• Reviews reports on daily production, passes relevant information up. • Double checks timekeeping records and submits them. Approval of PA/PC hours. • Follows and helps to update Lean documentation. • Creates training specifics for projects. Trains PCs. • Meets with project developers for updates on project specifics. • Addresses project issues on a project level. • Work with other PCs, PMs, and SPMs to ensure appropriate coverage of all duties within the appropriate process flow. • Respond to ambiguities/changes/updates from SPM(s) in a timely manner and ensure they are passed down to other team members. • Identify and communicate process improvements or areas of waste to enhance process flow and promote efficiency. while collecting and passing these on from team members below. • Complete End of Day (EOD) reporting pertaining to process flow to ensure proper hand off to the next shift owners. • Meet or exceed all daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs pertaining to the specific process flow of the assigned project. • Additional duties as required.

Job Summary Aptive is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Lead to support a large-scale federal program responsible for coordinating nationwide production and delivery of branded materials across hundreds of federal facilities. The Project Lead will serve as the primary point of contact between the government client, internal project teams, and external vendors, ensuring that production, order tracking, shipping logistics, and delivery timelines are managed effectively. This role requires a professional who can manage multiple moving pieces simultaneously, maintain clear communication with stakeholders, and ensure the timely execution of program deliverables. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrates exceptional organizational and communication skills, and can coordinate complex operational efforts involving multiple vendors, timelines, and deliverables. Primary Responsibilities - Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for the government client, coordinating project updates, timelines, and issue resolution. - Manage and track large volumes of production orders, deliveries, and vendor activities, ensuring accurate documentation and status reporting. - Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal team members to oversee production schedules, shipping timelines, and delivery logistics. - Establish processes and maintain detailed project trackers and reporting tools to monitor progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies across the project lifecycle. - Develop and deliver regular status reports, briefings, and performance updates to internal leadership and government stakeholders. - Monitor project performance to ensure activities remain within scope, schedule, and budget; identify operational risks or potential delays and work with vendors and internal teams to implement mitigation strategies. - Ensure project documentation, communications, and deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, project management, logistics, operations management, or a related field. - 7+ years of experience supporting project management, program coordination, or operations management efforts. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to track complex projects involving numerous tasks and dependencies. - Demonstrated ability to manage large operational efforts involving multiple stakeholders and external partners. - Experience developing project trackers, dashboards, or reporting tools to monitor progress and performance. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting directly with clients or stakeholders. - Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment. - Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Teams, or similar platforms. - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team. - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Desired Qualifications - Experience supporting federal government contracts or programs. - Experience coordinating production, logistics, supply chain, or nationwide delivery efforts. - Familiarity with project management methodologies or tools such as Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, or Microsoft Project. - PMP or other project management certification preferred. About Aptive Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. ​ We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. ​ Founded: 2012Employees: 300+ nationwide EEO Statement Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

Manage multiple remodel construction projects of existing franchisee or corporate-owned assets across multiple brands. Projects will be managed with a mix of program management and forecasting, as well as direct hands-on management of various associated vendors, such as architects, engineers, and contractors. Project management may include cross-functional interaction with key Inspire stakeholders, such as design, procurement, operations, real estate, legal and other departments, or teams. Duties and Responsibilities - Manage all project schedules by tracking remodel work based on defined critical path project timelines. Provides timely and accurate updates through entering date and schedule information within Inspire Brand’s tracking system, resulting in credible and reliable forecasting while meeting or exceeding budget goals. - Design drawing review for quality control and adherence to the Brand-specific design and construction standards. Proactive in identifying and communicating potential issues and concerns. - Facilitate interactions with Support Service partners in activating/facilitating approvals for preliminary site layouts (PSL), preliminary kitchen layouts (PKL) and millwork/equipment bids on projects as the Brand process demands - Lead on managing project level construction meetings to calibrate or kick off projects with the project team. - Completes all post-opening construction validation and conformance to standards process pieces to bring projects to contractual closure. - Site travel for strategic projects and meetings with potential for overnights as necessary. Education and Experience Qualifications - Associate or Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field - 5-10 years’ experience in general construction (non-residential) and construction project management. Restaurant or Retail experience preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills or Abilities - Experienced in project management (construction) - Detailed knowledge of supporting technology: budgeting, estimating, scheduling - Strong relationship and influencing skills - Proficient in Excel. - Working knowledge of building codes, ADA, federal and state requirements - Ability to navigate / work with regulatory agencies - Strong organizational skills - Persistent, detailed and able to report clearly and accurately - Ability to manage multiple projects - Demonstrated management and leadership skills - Ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers. - Ability to determine the key steps in a complex process to advance projects Travel Required - Strategic travel to different sites or meetings is to be expected. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

PROGRAM GRANTS COORDINATOR Provides structured coordination and operational support for complex state or federally funded health initiatives. Supports PMO-led program execution by maintaining integrated schedules, tracking action items, and reinforcing documentation and reporting workflows across workstreams. Maintains structured trackers for milestones, deliverables, procurement activities, subrecipient documentation, and reporting deadlines. Organizes and maintains contract files, grant documentation, and compliance records to support audit-ready program implementation. Coordinates recurring meeting cadences, prepares agendas and briefing materials, documents decisions and action items, and tracks follow-up across internal teams and external partners. Supports technical assistance (TA) activities by coordinating onboarding sessions, maintaining TA request logs, organizing materials, and tracking follow-up actions. Assists with reporting preparation, documentation reconciliation, and task sequencing during high-volume implementation periods. Contributes to disciplined program governance in compliance-driven environments requiring strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities. Up to 25% travel may be required. Basic Qualifications: - High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, health policy, or related field preferred. - Minimum 3 years of experience providing project coordination, program support, or grants administration support within public-sector, healthcare, or grant-funded environments. - Experience supporting state or federally funded programs preferred. - Experience maintaining structured documentation, trackers, and reporting workflows in compliance-driven settings. - Experience coordinating meetings, maintaining action logs, and supporting cross-functional teams in complex implementation environments. - Experience supporting training, onboarding, or technical assistance coordination within public-sector or healthcare programs preferred. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in fast-paced, multi-workstream environments. #PT26ICF #Indeed Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.   Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $55,400.00 - $94,180.00 New Mexico Remote Office (NM99)