Communications Project Manager

DCG is an award-winning, full-service engagement, digital, research, and data company with over 15 years of experience supporting the military, Veterans, and the American public. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager and Communications practitioner to support a high-visibility Federal Law Enforcement Public Affairs team, managing operations and developing customer relationships in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations for a team of communications professionals, overseeing engagement strategy, earned media support, and reporting aligned with priorities set at the Secretary’s level
• Partner with the customer on media strategy, rapid response operations, workforce communications, and tactical planning for major public safety campaigns
• Serve as trusted communications advisor during major national events spanning natural disasters, cybersecurity breaches, and large-scale national events requiring large security presences
• Monitor reputational risks and misinformation to ensure the office can proactively respond before issues escalate
• Build standard operating procedures, checklists, trackers, and templates that create predictable, repeatable processes for faster responses and reduced rework
• Monitor overall contract health, from staff utilization to individual performance, proactively identifying and resolving risks
• Identify additional opportunities of support to grow the contract; Develop white papers and lead responses to RFIs that could increase portfolio presence

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in Communications, with a demonstrated understanding of engagement strategy, multimedia production, media relations and crisis communications
• 3+ years of experience leading a contractor team and serving as a Government customer's main point of contact for contractual matters
• Sound judgement and an authoritative approach to problem solving
• Experience in Federal Law Enforcement, National Security, or other sensitive subject areas