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Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager III to provide senior-level, contract-wide leadership in support of the DHS USCG C5ISC Strategic Acquisition Services effort. This role is responsible for overseeing schedule, scope, quality, and performance across all acquisition strategy, acquisition business management, and continuous process improvement (CPI) task areas. The ideal candidate is a seasoned federal project management professional with demonstrated success managing complex, multi-workstream efforts in highly regulated acquisition environments.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring contractual compliance, timely delivery of high-quality deliverables, proactive risk management, and consistent performance reporting in alignment with Coast Guard and DHS acquisition policies and expectations.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Project Manager provides overall management and integration oversight for all contractor activities performed under the Strategic Acquisition Services contract. This individual serves as the primary point of coordination across acquisition planning, CPI initiatives, and acquisition business management support activities. The role ensures disciplined project execution through standardized project management practices, performance metrics, quality control procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.

The Project Manager III works closely with the Government COR, Contracting Officer, Acquisition Team Lead, CPI Advisor, and other key stakeholders to maintain alignment with mission priorities and to support continuous improvement in C5ISC acquisition outcomes.

Day-to-Day / Expected Activities

• Lead contract-wide project management activities, including integrated master scheduling, task planning, and performance tracking
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality across all PWS Task Areas, including Tasks 2.1 through 2.3
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure all deliverables meet contractual, regulatory, and Coast Guard standards
• Coordinate closely with the Acquisition Team Lead and CPI Advisor to ensure alignment across acquisition strategy and CPI initiatives
• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc leadership briefings and performance reports
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
• Monitor contract performance metrics and staffing levels to ensure compliance with Service Level and Acceptable Quality Level requirements
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project issues requiring senior-level resolution
• Support government reviews, progress meetings, and audits related to contract performance