Senior Manager

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic leader who leads by example. As a Senior Manager supporting the U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Program Executive Office (APEO) team, you will collaborate closely with senior customer leadership to shape portfolio strategy, drive execution, and oversee a mix of recurring initiatives, deliverables, and ad hoc projects throughout the year. In this role, you will partner with senior Coast Guard Surface Acquisition leadership to craft acquisition documentation, address inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and provide seamless support for executive meetings.

Responsibilities

• Establish and uphold quality standards for all team members, serving as a liaison between government clients and project staff to ensure messaging alignment and successful collaboration.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the APEO, its subject matter experts, as well as Program Management Offices guiding communications, strategic initiatives, and tactical planning.
• Act as a key institutional connector, coordinating across program offices to ensure organizational priorities are aligned, clearly articulated, and advanced in interactions with Congressional stakeholders.
• Lead the development and management of executive and Congressional briefing materials, issue papers, and responses. Collaborate with Front Office leaders, other directorates, and the USCG Communications team to deliver timely and accurate responses to stakeholder requests for information.
• Manage and or supervise other team members in the execution of tasks requiring attention to detail, evolving communications needs, and sensitivity.
• Analyze and distill leadership priorities, communicating key themes and actionable insights to diverse stakeholder groups, tailored to their specific levels of need and understanding.
• Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of various briefing materials, including documents for appointments, conferences, and meetings. Manage the collection, maintenance, control, retrieval, and dissemination of correspondence and documents to meet information needs.
• Research, draft, and edit informational materials, decision memoranda, and internal communications to support leadership and organizational objectives.
• Facilitate documentation development for acquisition planning and project management, spanning mission analysis, requirements generation, design, development, production, and deployment.
• Plan, prepare, track, and maintain periodic acquisition briefing materials and program documentation.

Required Skills and Experience

• Prior Work Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of recognized industry experience providing support and strategic advice to senior government executives.
  • Minimum 5 years of dedicated experience supporting the U.S. Coast Guard most preferred; other Defense branches will be prioritized over non-Defense.
  • Proven experience in managing a delivery team while fostering and expanding strategic client relationships.
  • Skilled in establishing and tracking cost, schedule, and performance metrics to ensure project success.
• Skills/ Achievements:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with a focus on clarity, precision, and brevity
  • Proficient understanding of DHS Acquisition Instructions/Guidebook , U.S. Coast Guard Major Systems Acquisition Manual (MSAM), or DOD 5000-compliant ACAT I or II programs preferred.
  • Proficiency in O365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy
• Interpersonal Fit:
  • Highly articulate and well-spoken in English
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Work Location: St. Elizabeth's DHS Campus - Washington, D.C. (minimum 3+ days onsite with the option to telework with the approval from the client)

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip