Senior Project Manager - Marketing

Syms Strategic Group symssg.com Open · verified Sep 19, 2026

McLean Washington Full-time Senior General Marketing

Senior General Marketing role at Syms Strategic Group. McLean · full-time · $110,000–$118,000 base.

SalaryStated by Syms Strategic Group

$110,000 – $118,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from Syms Strategic GroupOur estimate for the market: $102,000–$117,000

In line with the market median of $107,000 for senior general marketing roles in McLean.

Worked out from 22 postings that stated pay, median $107,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Run targeted campaigns and outreach that build visibility, awareness, and engagement
Create promotional plans and marketing materials across digital and traditional channels
Track campaign results, then adjust tactics to support communication goals
Own publication and marketing projects from planning through delivery, including schedules, budgets, risks, and milestones
Keep project records current, follow up with research staff, and submit monthly progress reports

What you bring

At least ten years of relevant experience leading multidisciplinary teams, marketing communications, and technical publishing
A bachelor’s degree or higher in business, marketing, communications, or a related technical field
U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Public Trust MBI investigation
Experience overseeing technical content from initial concept through final delivery
Transportation experience, particularly in highways or surface transportation, is preferred

Who this fits

You’ll fit this role if you can manage complex research communications and publishing work while coordinating government contacts, task managers, researchers, and staff. The position is onsite in the National Capital Region and requires U.S. citizenship, Public Trust eligibility, and participation in government background screening. The contract is contingent on award, and interviews require an on-camera Microsoft Teams session.

From the employer

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Project Manager - Marketing
Location: Washington, DC, McLean, VA, and Remote
Department: Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust
Salary Range: $110,000 - $118,000

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design and implement targeted marketing campaigns and stakeholder outreach initiatives aimed at increasing project visibility, awareness, and engagement among key audiences
Develop strategic promotional plans
Identify and engage relevant stakeholders
Create compelling marketing materials
Manage both digital and traditional marketing channels
Measure and monitor campaign performance and adjust tactics as needed to maximize impact and support the TFHRC’s overall communication objectives
Provide end-to-end project oversight and tracking for all publications, marketing, and other related tasks
Handle planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking
Provide administrative support and regular status updates to ensure timely delivery of all tasks and projects in a busy research communications and publishing office
Coordinate directly with Government Contracting Officers (COs), Technical Representatives (CORS), Task Managers, and Researchers
Ensure that all deliverables are met on schedule and within budget while managing risk and performance metrics
Ensure that staff are updating the submission and project tracking system to enable customers to see the status of their project
Monitor and document production details across all product phases, due dates, production schedules, and milestones
Proactively follow up with RD&T Research Staff to keep tasks on track to meet deadlines
Record and maintain all progress and status information in the RD&T product submission and tracking system
Utilize the designated project tracking system to regularly document and update tasks, due dates, lead staff assignments, action items, and other pertinent project information
Submit a monthly progress report by the 15th of the month for the preceding calendar month

Required Skills and Experience

10+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams, managing marketing and communications, and supervising the publication of technical information from concept to final product from one-page flyers to 300+ technical reports, presentations, videos, online tours, social media, and other communications collateral
U.S. Citizenship required for this position.

Professional CertificationsNone required however Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferredYears of Professional Experience10+ years of total professional experienceDesired experienceTransportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferredFormal EducationBachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience in Business, Marketing/Communications, or a related technical disciplineCitizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunitySecurity Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)CRITICAL NOTES:

SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
This position is an onsite role located in the National Capital Region.
This project is contingent upon contract award.
This is a W-2 position.
All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions.
As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.