Program Manager Supporting USCG Museum

Description Ruchman and Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager (PM) to lead all contractor-provided staffing and daily operations for the National Coast Guard Museum. The PM serves as the senior on-site manager, overseeing workforce supervision, quality control, scheduling, deliverables, and coordination with Government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day Contractor-provided services, including administration, visitor services, volunteer coordination, education support, IT/AV support, exhibit maintenance support, and event support.
• Serve as the key liaison between the Contractor and the Government for the performance of this contract and support museum operations.
• Manage Contractor invoicing, staffing costs, performance records, and communications with the CO and COR.
• Recommend Contractor procedures and support implementation of Government-approved museum policies. The Government retains final authority over policy, collections, public access, safety, and program content Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Museum Studies, Art History, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a museum, cultural institution, public attraction, or similar nonprofit environment, including at least three (3) years managing budgets and personnel
• Deep familiarity with managing personnel and performance management.
• Familiarity with the "back-of-house” including registration, collections care, exhibition production, and facility management.
• Experience planning and monitoring complex operating budgets and labor expenditures.
• Proficiency in performance management, recruitment, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Proven track record of translating a 5-year strategic vision into actionable annual work plans and KPIs.