Project Manager

Overview:

Clearance: Public Trust (suitability background investigation required)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Location: Emmitsburg, Maryland (National Emergency Training Center – NETC Campus)

Work Type: Onsite (with situational telework as authorized)

Contract Type: Full-Time

Job Posting Active Until: Open until 10/31/2025

Annual Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000/year

INTECON is looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to provide leadership and oversight for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Independent Study Program (ISP). The Project Manager will serve as the single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative, ensuring seamless execution of program objectives. This role will manage contractor performance, coordinate with key stakeholders, and ensure compliance with FEMA standards to support training delivery for millions of students nationwide.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Government for all contract activities and deliverables.
• Provide overall leadership, planning, and management of contractor personnel supporting FEMA’s ISP.
• Ensure timely delivery of monthly reports, SOP updates, and other contractual deliverables.
• Oversee use of the NDEMU Independent Study Database System (ISDBS) to manage student records, course completions, and transcript requests.
• Coordinate responses to group verification and transcript requests while safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Manage reconciliation of duplicate accounts and oversee customer service operations, ensuring responsiveness to inquiries by phone, email, and mail.
• Conduct monthly meetings with FEMA COR and stakeholders to review progress and resolve issues.
• Support testing and evaluation of new technologies that enhance Independent Study program delivery.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for program administration.
• Ensure all staff meet FEMA security and IT training requirements.
• Provide leadership during program phase-in and phase-out to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, manage conflict, and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record managing government contracts or large-scale training/education programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Desired/Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
• Prior FEMA or DHS program management experience.
• Experience with education, training, or e-learning program delivery.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• FEMA Independent Study Database System (ISDBS).
• SharePoint and collaboration platforms.

Security Clearance

• Public Trust adjudication required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Group Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision) coverage.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Plans Available.
• Company-paid Training and Development Programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Sick Leave.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About INTECON:

INTECON (Integrity Consulting), founded in 1999, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aspetto, Inc. Aspetto is a leading product and technology firm known for its strategic enterprise life-cycle support. With expertise in the acquisition, design, deployment, and sustainment of Federal and DoD tech and tactical systems, Aspetto has made a significant impact since its inception in 2008.

As an 8(a) and ISO 9001:2015 certified company, and a four-time INC.5000 awardee, Aspetto offers an impressive range of capabilities, including Enterprise IT & Cloud-Based Technologies, Software Development & Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Intelligence & Professional Services, Logistics, and Tactical Equipment. Together, Aspetto and INTECON strive to drive innovation, preserve quality standards, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our nation's security. Our client-centric approach prioritizes innovative, responsive solutions that consistently exceed expectations.

INTECON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity. We firmly uphold the principle of Equal Pay for Equal Work, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, eligible veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.