Junior Program Management Consultant

Chevo is hiring an experienced Program Management (PM) Consultant to join our expanding firm in the Washington, DC area and support the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Systems Lifecycle Policy & Processes (CG-DCS-9). This position is a hybrid opportunity with the client site in Washington DC.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner closely with USCG leadership, learning their unique mission requirements to provide trusted, strategic guidance.
• Support high-level acquisition governance reviews, executive meetings, and reporting activities to ensure alignment with DHS/USCG policies.
• Consolidate data from various sources and draft periodic status reports. Examples include. Documentation Status Reports, Meeting Schedules, Meeting Attendance Trackers, Action Item Trackers, among others.
• Review acquisition program documents and plans for content, consistency, accuracy, completeness and relevancy. Examples include Integrated Logistics Support Plans, Program Systems Engineering Plans, Operational Requirements Documents, Program Plans, etc.
• Implement policy updates and drive operational improvements across both major and non-major acquisition lifecycles.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives, keeping stakeholders aligned in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Our Ideal Candidate

• A self-starter capable of managing multiple moving parts without losing attention to detail.
• Familiar with federal acquisition frameworks (ideally DHS/USCG), who can instantly translate policy into action.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of building trust with government clients.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience supporting program management, acquisition support, business operations, or consulting environments.
• Experience supporting multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently in a high-visibility client environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DHS, USCG, DoD, or other Federal acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with acquisition governance frameworks and policy processes.
• Experience supporting executive-level coordination and reporting activities.
• Knowledge of acquisition lifecycle documentation and tracking processes.
• Meeting coordination and facilitation
• Executive communications support
• Acquisition policy support
• Reporting and data consolidation
• Process improvement and workflow documentation
• Task tracking and action item management
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination

SALARY RANGE

$73K - $85K (subject to change)

ELIGIBLE FOR PERFORMANCE BASE BONUS

Chevo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, observes all 11 federal government holidays, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMART card employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

Chevo, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), has made Consulting Magazine’s 2023 and 2024 “Best Firms to Work For” list and is a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Elev8 GovCon honoree.

Chevo is a nine-time awardee of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence award; ranked one of the best Small Business Strategy firms by Consulting Magazine; made the Washington Technology Fast 50 list; and has earned multiple Program Management Industry awards.

Chevo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.