Project Manager - AbilityOne Program
Date: Sep 3, 2025
Location: Saint Louis, MO, US, 63103
Company: MERS Goodwill
Required Travel: 25%
Position Type: Hourly Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $26.00
MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Project Manager - AbilityOne Program to join our Contract Management team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.
If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.
Qualifications
Five years experience working with commercial and/or government contracts, demonstrating the ability to supervise and oversee procurement. A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field is required. Must be able to travel to and from worksites within a 60-mile radius and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of AbilityOne Program requirements, the Service Contract Act, and other federal regulations. Proven leadership skills managing multi-site teams and diverse workforces. Strong financial acumen, including budget management and reporting. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to travel regularly to multiple contract sites. Must be able to pass extensive background check to gain access to federal sites.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations across four AbilityOne contract sites, ensuring all services meet contractual performance standards.
- Conduct interal quality assurance reviews to ensure consistency and adherence to organizational policies.
- Conduct regular site visits to assess operational performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.
- Oversee and maintain sub-contractor agreements.
- Assist VP of Contracts with preparation of new contract RFPs and bids.
- Assist VP of Contracts with operational and financial evaluation of contracts, including monthly invoicing.
- Ensures compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Ensures OSHA compliance and reporting requirements.
- Assist VP of Contracts on management and maintenance of AbilityOne contracts.
- Serve as the liaison between the customer and MERS Goodwill.
- Position requires 24/7 availability for emergency calls, directing staff as needed.
- Operate company vehicles as assigned and ensure no unauthorized usage of agency property, including agency vehicles (no unauthorized persons in agency vehicles).
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week on the first day of the month following date of hire.
- Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
- Employee store discount
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Schedules
- Career Growth Opportunities
MERS Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
MERS/ MO Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.
Nearest Major Market: St Louis