• oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional projects to ensure alignment with client expectations and business objectives • lead project teams, manage budgets and timelines, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle • define project scope, timelines, and budget in collaboration with stakeholders, and oversee the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure—including scheduling, resourcing, execution, and cross-functional coordination • serve as the principal contact for client-facing communications and technical documentation, managing all project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications • partner with internal teams (engineering, sales, finance, contract management, customer service) and provide technical leadership by translating contractual requirements into engineering deliverables while mentoring project team members • monitor project budget and schedule, proactively addressing deviations to maintain financial and operational integrity, and oversee specification and contract compliance with third-party vendors and suppliers • lead risk management efforts by identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating project-related risks, and support issue resolution through coordinated escalation paths across departments • ensure safety and quality compliance across all project phases in collaboration with site managers and environmental teams • conduct weekly internal project meetings to ensure alignment and progress, and perform performance reviews and lessons-learned analyses at key milestones and project closure • travel up to 30%

Role Description The Financial Grant Manager - Remedial Action Grants position provides comprehensive financial and grant management support for the Toxics Cleanup Program’s (TCP’s) remedial action and cleanup grants, including cleanup grants supporting affordable housing. In this role, you will manage all aspects of grant project administration, from grant and amendment development to implementation, fund tracking, and closeout for complex, multi-million-dollar projects awarded to local governments across multiple biennium funding cycles. Responsibilities include: - Drafting agreements and amendments. - Reviewing and processing payment requests and progress reports. - Determining project cost eligibility. - Verifying invoice documentation. - Tracking task budgets. - Ensuring compliance with evolving program policies and reporting requirements. As a part of the larger grant team, you will help develop, facilitate, and implement changes to TCP’s grant programs to adjust to a constantly changing policy and reporting landscape. Your work will entail engaging with various external parties, including local governments and development authorities, to ensure each grant project supports cleanup of contaminated sites throughout the state. If you have strong organizational skills, experience with financial agreements and enjoy grant project management, we encourage you to apply! What you will do: - Write and proactively manage a suite of remedial action grants and cleanup grants supporting affordable housing to ensure compliance with Agency and program policies and ensure timely spending and project progress. - Provide training to grant recipients and Ecology staff on grant financial requirements for payment requests, program requirements, and navigating Ecology’s Administration of Grant and Loans (EAGL) system. - Provide a detailed review of payment requests and progress reports to verify proper documentation and cost eligibility within 30 days of submission to meet fiscal processing requirements. - Actively manage grants by reviewing grant budgets quarterly, identifying and processing amendments for time adjustments, budget re-distributions, scope of work changes, and other changes as needed. - Collaborate with Ecology staff and management for ongoing grant program development and updates to the Grant Manager Toolkit. Qualifications - Eight years of experience and/or education as described below: - Experience in urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development, financial management, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related experience. - Experience must include the following: - Grant or Contract Management with Financial Oversight: - Demonstrated experience managing grants or contracts, including developing agreements and amendments, negotiating scopes of work, reviewing complex financial documentation, and ensuring compliance with statutes, policies, and audit standards. - Strong background in financial oversight, which might include reviewing and approving complex invoices and payment requests, verifying cost eligibility, and monitoring budgets to ensure proper use of funds and making defensible funding decisions. - Project Management: - Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of multiple projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines and fiscal requirements while coordinating with other interested parties to resolve issues and ensure project progress. - Communication: - Demonstrated experience in communicating complex financial or regulatory requirements to a variety of audiences, including developing and providing training to grant or contract recipients. - Education involving a major study in financial management, land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field. - Examples of how to qualify: - 8 years of experience. - 7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. - 6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree). - 5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. - 4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree. - 2 years of experience AND a Master’s degree or above. - 1 year of experience as an Environmental Planner 2, at the Department of Ecology. Requirements - Program and Technical Support: Experience contributing and providing technical assistance to grantees and colleagues. - Ability to develop resources and tools, training, or identify process improvements. - Knowledge of the Model Toxics Control Act or other state cleanup regulations. - Experience working in Ecology’s Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) system. Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s). - Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). - Vacation, Sick, and other Leave. - 11 Paid Holidays per year. - Public Service Loan Forgiveness. - Tuition Waiver. - Long Term Disability & Life Insurance. - Deferred Compensation Programs. - Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). - Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA). - Employee Assistance Program. - Commute Trip Reduction Incentives. - Combined Fund Drive. - SmartHealth.

Role Description Orchard LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager with relationships within the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) community to drive growth, representing a supplier of 5G communications infrastructure for mission-critical initiatives. Your mission is to embed our client SEMPRE’s survivable communications technology into the heart of our nation's nuclear deterrence and global strike operations. You will be the on-the-ground leader at Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), responsible for ensuring that the warfighters in the Operations (A3) and Communications (A6) communities have the resilient, secure infrastructure they need to execute their mission without fail. You will drive the adoption of cutting-edge solutions, from Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) to hardened 5G, directly contributing to the security and readiness of the U.S. strategic forces. Core Responsibilities - Mission Advocacy: Serve as the primary SEMPRE representative at Minot AFB, translating the value of our EMP-hardened, survivable technology to military leaders and partners responsible for bombers, ICBMs, and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3). - Strategic Relationship Building: Leverage and expand your network within the AFGSC Operations and Communications communities to identify new opportunities and build strategic partnerships that advance the command's objectives. - Program Capture & Execution: Lead the full lifecycle of program delivery, from identifying and securing contract opportunities to managing the acquisition process and ensuring the successful implementation of SEMPRE solutions. - Onsite Leadership: Be the face of SEMPRE in all interactions with AFGSC leadership, providing expert guidance and fostering a deep sense of trust and customer intimacy. This may include travel to other AFGSC facilities. - Opportunity Development: Proactively identify mission-critical gaps where SEMPRE's resilient infrastructure can provide a decisive advantage, particularly for programs like Counter-UAS. Qualifications - Proven AFGSC Experience: A demonstrated track record as a Program Manager winning, delivering, and managing complex engagements specifically supporting the Air Force Global Strike Command. - Deep AFGSC Relationships: Strong, existing relationships with key stakeholders within the AFGSC Communications (A6) and Operations (A3) communities, including both government personnel and industry partners. - Mission Understanding: Deep customer intimacy and a thorough understanding of AFGSC's core missions, challenges, and operational priorities. - Acquisition Expertise: Demonstrated experience navigating the defense acquisition process, including program capture, contract management, and solution delivery. - U.S. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to hold a security clearance. Preferred Qualifications - Military Background: Prior experience serving as a mid-to-senior grade officer (O-4 to O-6) within AFGSC is highly desirable. - Active Clearance: An active Secret security clearance is strongly preferred. Company Description SEMPRE connects, protects, and secures information vital to our nation's critical infrastructure. SEMPRE provides the only EMP-hardened, resilient 5G communications infrastructure available today. Their solutions deliver a complete, survivable, private micro-datacenter that ensures continuity of operations for mission-critical domains—even on the move. By focusing on security-first design and utilizing flexible, rapidly deployable configurations, SEMPRE guarantees that critical communications and sensitive information remain protected under any circumstance. Established in 2010, @Orchard has an exceptional reputation, providing talent acquisition solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI. Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery.

Role Description We are seeking an experienced and driven Program and Business Development Manager to join the Federal Civilian practice. This is a high-impact role blending strategic client relationship management, expert program delivery, and aggressive business development. - Serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to senior government clients, partners, and stakeholders, shaping strategic initiatives and long-term programmatic planning. - Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, global, and high-risk multi-year programs, owning scope, budget, resource allocation, and risk management. - Cultivate and manage senior client relationships, building confidence, delivering excellence, and identifying opportunities to expand consulting services. - Personally engage in and be accountable for growing revenue and sales, supporting the Federal Government, including leveraging existing relationships, developing new ones, identifying opportunities, and leading proposal development in partnership with strategic partners. - Work with the government client, Contracts, and partners to ensure successful navigation of the procurement process, including FAR regulatory processes. Qualifications - BA/BS required (MBA/Master's preferred). - PMP certification (or similar) is a significant advantage. - Proven success in acquiring and deploying solutions for Federal contracts and deep knowledge of the Federal government acquisition process. - At least 7 years of experience managing complex Federal Programs in networking, 5G, Edge Computer, and/or Artificial Intelligence. - A detailed understanding of the Federal contracting process, including the FAR regulatory process. - Superior consultative, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Extensive experience successfully leading multiple workstreams and matrixed project teams. - A clear track record of accountability for growing practice revenue and sales. Requirements - Ability to articulate a clear strategy for new program set-up and execution. - Demonstrated knowledge of the importance of contractual flow-downs through the contract process for regulatory compliance and good business practices. - Demonstrated ability to develop leadership briefings for senior government clients. Benefits - Anticipated salary range: $130,000 - $165,000. - OTE earnings: $169,000 - $214,500. - Competitive benefits package to all staff members.