Manager - Deputy Project Manager (Real Property Remediation Services)

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success. Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed. Job Location: This position is primarily remote; however, travel will be required, with an estimated travel commitment of approximately 35%. Clearance: Must have an active Secret Security Clearance. Job Description: Blake Willson Group is seeking an experienced Deputy Project Manager, Real Property Remediation Services to support the execution of a federal real property remediation program. The ideal candidate will have experience managing federal contract operations, quality and compliance requirements, and cross-functional teams in support of federal standards. This role will support the Project Manager by ensuring contract performance, workforce continuity, quality control, security compliance, and Government stakeholder coordination. The Deputy Project Manager will help ensure real property remediation activities are accurate, complete, traceable, and audit ready. In this position, you will also: Support the Project Manager in overseeing daily contract operations and ensuring remediation activities meet federal requirements for accuracy, completeness, traceability, and auditability. Serve as the PM’s alternate for operational matters, providing continuity of leadership and maintaining uninterrupted contract performance during PM absence. Coordinate workforce planning and staffing requirements to ensure adequate coverage and operational continuity throughout the period of performance. Support the development, maintenance, and execution of the Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services comply with contract requirements, performance standards, and Government expectations. Monitor internal quality control procedures to identify, prevent, and correct defective services while ensuring corrective actions are documented and sustained. Ensure compliance with federal regulations related to real property, security, information technology, and personnel access requirements. Oversee contractor compliance with physical security requirements, including safeguarding Government property, facilities, and equipment. Manage key and key card control procedures, ensuring timely reporting of lost, duplicated, or compromised access credentials. Support Government meetings, including post-award conferences, recurring status meetings, and technical discussions with the Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other stakeholders. Prepare and deliver required reports, contract deliverables, and documentation in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. Ensure contractor personnel properly identify themselves as contractor staff during all Government interactions and communications. Apply knowledge of DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR), OMB requirements, OPM guidance, Executive Orders, and A-136 reporting requirements supporting real property operations and audit readiness. Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 10+ years of experience supporting federal programs, including contract execution, operational leadership, compliance management, and coordination with Government stakeholders. 5+ years of experience supporting real property remediation, audit readiness, quality control, or financial management activities within Army, DoD, or federal environments. 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams, implementing quality control processes, resolving operational issues, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Desired Skills: Professional certification in project management, program management, financial management, or a related discipline. Experience supporting federal real property programs. Knowledge of Army real property regulations, including AR 405 series, DoD FMR, and related federal reporting requirements. Experience managing Quality Control Plans (QCP), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), and Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. Experience supporting federal audit readiness initiatives, internal controls, and remediation activities. Familiarity with CAC processing, background investigations, cybersecurity training requirements, and personnel access compliance. Strong experience coordinating distributed teams in compliance-driven environments. At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business. The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions. Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3. Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.