Alternate Project Director

Application Deadline: 18 September 2026Department: Federal ServicesLocation: Washington, DCCompensation: $120,000 - $145,000 / year Description TeleSolv is seeking an experienced Alternate Project Director to provide continuity of leadership for a Government Researcher Engagement Consulting Services IDIQ. Designated as Key Personnel, this professional will support day-to-day program execution and must be prepared to assume the Project Director’s full responsibilities during an absence, period of unavailability or departure. The successful candidate will independently meet the qualification standards established for the Project Director and help ensure uninterrupted contract performance, staffing oversight and deliverable quality. This role is well suited to a disciplined, adaptable leader who can work independently, remain fully informed about active task orders and provide a seamless transition of program leadership when required. Key Responsibilities Serve as the designated backup to the Project Director and assume full responsibility for contract performance, staffing and deliverable quality when required.Support the design and execution of qualitative and quantitative research assessing researcher behavior, engagement and satisfaction.Assist with process development, requirements analysis, risk management and program and business-process analyses.Support project planning, scheduling and reporting for researcher-focused studies.Lead planning, scheduling and reporting functions when the Project Director is unavailable.Participate in regular meetings with Government business owners and the Contracting Officer’s Representative.Maintain familiarity with open issues, decisions and the status of active work streams.Conduct quality-control reviews to ensure deliverables comply with contractual quality standards.Maintain current knowledge of every active task order to support a seamless transfer of Project Director responsibilities.Coordinate required Key Personnel notifications or substitutions with the Project Director and Contracting Officer. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Experience supporting Government library, archival or cultural institution clients.An advanced degree in survey research, library or information science, public policy, social science or a related field.Experience serving in a deputy, alternate or backup leadership role on a Government services contract.Strong written and verbal communication skills supporting an orderly transfer of leadership responsibilities.Working knowledge of federal travel regulations used to schedule and budget on-site research activitiesQualitative and quantitative research methodologiesSurvey development and leadershipEvaluation design and executionResearch data collectionStatistical analysis and reportingProject planning, scheduling and status reportingRequirements and business-process analysisRisk managementContract performance and staffing oversightDeliverable quality controlTeam leadershipStrong written and verbal communicationAbility to maintain continuity across multiple active task ordersAbility to work independently and assume senior leadership responsibilities with minimal disruption About TeleSolv: Join the TeleSolv Team on our mission to provide quality and unparalleled service to our clients. We are a growing organization that provides a variety of professional and administrative services to public and private organizations with global operations. Rated in the top 1000 businesses in 2019 by Inc.com. Since its founding in 2000, TeleSolv has been committed to helping organizations solve complex problems. Our solutions integrate sound management principles with the most appropriate technologies to assist senior executives in effectively managing programmatic, schedule, and technical risks. TeleSolv offers excellent compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and exceptional benefits including PTO, sick leave, up to 11 paid federal holidays, medical, dental, vision, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and matching 401(k) plan. Background Investigation: This position requires that you obtain a background investigation. As part of this process, the government will perform a criminal, credit, tax, employment, and drug history background check. The government has varying tolerances, with mitigating circumstances, for issues in all of the categories. The government is essentially looking to confirm that you are generally in good financial standing, up to date on your tax filings, rehire eligible with your prior employers, and have adhered to any federal restrictions on illegal drug use, including marijuana, in addition to other checks related on your character and trust worthiness. TeleSolv Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.