Program Manager - Executive Communications (Key Personnel)

Job Details:

Title: Program Manager - Executive Communications (Key Personnel)



Client: U.S. Marshals Service, Office of the Director



Location: Hybrid, occasional on-site at USMS HQ, 1215 S. Clark St., Arlington, VA on short notice.



Start: On or about 9/22/2026

Position Summary:

Serve as the sole key personnel and primary executive support consultant to USMS senior leadership. Produce publication-ready written and visual products for the head of component and senior executive staff - speeches, talking points, executive correspondence, annual reports, strategic plans, and award nominations - consistent with DOJ tone, policy, and strategic messaging. This is a non-personnel services role; you work under CGC supervision and take technical direction through the CGC PM, not from government staff.

Core Responsibilities:

Executive Communications:

• Draft, edit, and finalize speeches, talking points, remarks, and executive correspondence for the Director and senior executives
• Structure written materials to present key issues, background, and implications in a way that supports leadership decision-making
• Tailor messaging for internal, external, and public audiences

Annual reports and official Publications:

• Synthesize data calls, program inputs, and policy guidance into narrative content on organizational performance, accomplishments, and trends
• Develop layouts, formats, charts, and graphic work for official publications
• Produce training tools in print, electronic, and video media

Strategic Planning:

• Draft and edit strategic plans, implementation plans, and supporting documents
• Translate executive direction into structured, actionable written content
• Ensure alignment with DOJ strategic goals and performance frameworks

Awards, conferences, and Engagements:

• Draft award nominations, citations, and supporting narratives against established criteria
• Develop agendas, read-ahead materials, and executive briefings
• Support site selection research, attendee registration, on-site conference management, and speaker/guest support
• Prepare Section 508/ADA-compliant audiovisual and multimedia materials

Project Management:

• Assess current status and future requirements; develop and hold to milestones and timelines
• Support the contractor's Quality Control Program and continuity of service

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ten (10) years of specialized experience directly related to the duties above
• Demonstrated experience working with and collaborating across other agencies
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic plans and project plans
• Experience working with senior executive leadership, including ECQs and executive workplans
• Working knowledge of Federal Government regulations
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Publisher/design tools a plus)
• U.S. citizen; able to pass a NACI background investigation and HSPD-12 identity proofing

Preferred:

• Prior speechwriting or executive communications support to a federal agency head, SES, or equivalent
• DOJ or law enforcement / judicial component experience (USMS, FBI, ATF, DEA, EOUSA, USAO)
• Experience producing agency annual reports or congressional-facing publications
• Graphic design, layout, or multimedia production capability alongside writing
• Conference and executive event management experience