Special Projects Manager

DecisionPoint seeks a Special Projects Manager to lead high-visibility, enterprise-level initiatives that advance MC&FP’s digital modernization and outreach strategy. This role drives platform optimization pilots, niche audience expansion strategies, short-form video and emerging content initiatives, and cross-functional partnerships across the PMO, outreach, analytics, and IT/Cyber teams. 

The Special Projects Manager ensures all innovation efforts are strategically aligned, measurable, and integrated into the O&E Dashboard and broader communications ecosystem. This position requires a senior strategist who thrives in fast-moving environments and can translate new opportunities into actionable outcomes. 

This position is fully remote. 

Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid. 

The Special Projects Manager will: 

• Lead all Special Projects initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with MC&FP priorities. 

• Develop platform optimization strategies, including feature testing, content pilots, and workflow improvements. 

• Drive niche audience expansion initiatives, including segmentation analysis and emerging-channel exploration. 

• Oversee short-form content strategy and operationalize content experiments across channels. 

• Manage partnerships across internal teams (analytics, cyber/IT, creative, content, product) to accelerate innovation. 

• Integrate project results, metrics, and dashboards into the O&E Dashboard framework. 

• Prepare executive-level presentations, insights, and recommendations. 

• Identify new opportunities for modernization, automation, and data-driven decision-making. 

• Maintain project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and performance indicators. 

• Ensure all activities align with governance, quality, accessibility, and compliance requirements. 

Clearance Requirement 

Must hold an active Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 3 background investigation. 

Education (Required) 

Master’s degree in Strategic Communications, Digital Strategy, Business Administration, Human-Centered Design, or a related field. 

Experience (Required) 

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing strategic initiatives, innovation programs, or digital transformation projects. 

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a federal or enterprise environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to drive digital strategy, platform optimization, and emerging content initiatives. 

• Experience developing executive-level insights and reporting. 

Technical Knowledge (Required) 

• Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, content strategy, platform analytics, and UX principles. 

• Experience evaluating platform capabilities, user behaviors, and technical constraints. 

• Proficiency in project management, requirements definition, and stakeholder communications. 

Technical Knowledge (Preferred) 

• Experience with DoD communications programs. 

• Familiarity with data visualization or dashboarding tools. 

• Human-centered design or innovation lab experience. 

Skills 

• Strong leadership, facilitation, and cross-team collaboration skills. 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and narrative development abilities. 

• Ability to translate insights into actionable strategy and measurable outcomes. 

• Strong communication skills for senior leadership audiences. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discipline and strategic focus. 

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
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