Job Description

Do you have experience in education, public outreach, engagement and mission specific project management?  

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

Our Communications Department is seeking a Project Manager to be part of our Multimedia Production team and in partnership with our Comms Strategists, to provide project management for government sponsor facing outreach and engagement programs. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our staff and collaborate with our creative team to execute project plans in delivery of a variety of multi complex deliverables.

As an Engagement and Outreach Project Manager, you will:

• Develop and execute project plans for education and outreach mission-based activities, programs and initiatives for diverse audiences tied to space exploration.
• Incorporate effective evaluation strategies in mission outreach and engagement plans.
• Work with project sponsors, Comm Strategist (CS) and creative staff to translate complex projects into well-executed and visually compelling deliverables.

• Oversee and execute communication campaigns by working closely with COMM Strategists (CS), Client and Event Services (CES), leadership and technical staff in support of Mission specific project management needs and demands.
• Develop and/or provide critical review of lesson plans and activities for formal and informal audiences
• Work closely with the Financial Manager to align project tasking with budget allocation.
• Develop robust project plans for sector/department level communications strategy.
• Provide leadership in the planning and execution of strategic and impactful deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with team members responsible for external, internal, and editorial communication.
• Effectively communicate budget and project impacts to stakeholders.
• Build trust with clients by demonstrating reliability, authenticity, transparency.
• Lead teams in all phases-planning to execution-while communicating and tracking project requirements.
• Plan and manage project scope by determining and prioritizing requirements with stakeholders in conjunction with COMM resources.
• Serve as a conduit between clients and the various COMMS team members to execute deliverables according to schedule.
• Build strong relationships with enterprise service departments and effectively communicate logistics and impacts to on-site staff.
• Consult with clients to develop dynamic and engaging content for internal comms (i.e., digital displays, invitations, physical displays, fact sheets, etc.)
• Develop estimates, track and monitor individual project budgets via communications department tools.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• A Bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, operations, graphic design, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in project management to include mission specific events and public outreach, branding, collateral creation, and integrated projects and events.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, critical thinking, project management and organizational communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing multifaceted situations and collaborating across complex organizations.
• Experience working with creative teams in a dynamic environment.
• An ability to operate independently, set priorities, and adjudicate competing needs in a fast- paced organization.
• Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have experience in designing and/or operating outreach programs at  local levels (schools, libraries, science centers, museums) and national levels (NASA, NOAA).
• Successfully developed and executed outreach and engagement plans for NASA missions or have built strong relationships within the NASA education community.
• More than 10 years of demonstrated experience in project management and mission specific events and public outreach, branding, collateral creation, and integrated projects and events. Familiarity with one or more specific mission work experience.
• An understanding of science and technical writing and the peer-review process. Worked with government, DoD, academic, or scientific research staff.
• Proficiency in developing, managing, and marketing successful and sophisticated cross- channel projects and events.
• A Secret-level (or higher) security clearance.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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