Contract Project Manager

Contract Project Manager - Federal HR Help Desk

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics, and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning / Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence Analysis & Threat Assessment, and Data Analytics / Operations Research. Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectives, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements.

Title : Contract Project Manager - Federal HR Help Desk

Location : Washington, DC (onsite)

Duration : Ongoing contract

Start Date : October 1st, 2025

Security Clearance : Minimum of a DOD Secret clearance

Salary : Please provide your salary requirement

Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field, 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in federal contracting, HR operations, or help desk environments

Position Summary : We are seeking an experienced and resilient Contract Project Manager to support a federal government Human Resources (HR) Help Desk. This role requires not only strong project management expertise but also proven ability to take over and stabilize teams that have operated in challenging or toxic environments. The ideal candidate will be skilled in rebuilding trust, fostering collaboration, and navigating complex relationships between government clients, prime contractors, and subcontractors. The Project Manager will ensure help desk operations are delivered effectively, in compliance with federal standards, while improving team morale and strengthening stakeholder confidence.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Leadership & Delivery :

• Lead and manage HR Help Desk projects supporting federal clients, including system enhancements, workflow improvements, and service delivery initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables in compliance with contractual requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings, track progress, manage risks, and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Team Stabilization & Culture Rebuilding :

Contract & Compliance Management :

Stakeholder & Relationship Management :

Operational Support & Improvement :

Qualifications :

Competencies :

Benefits : All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs :

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

E-Verify Statement : Knowledge Management, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, KMI is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision : Knowledge Management, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Disability Statement : If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application or onboarding process, please email us at marie@knowledgemanagement.com.