1099 consultant · ~200–1,000 hrs per funded award · $30–$75/hr · On site, Orange County, CA

Web Project Manager & Technical Lead (Orange County, CA)

Run our public sector web projects from Orange County, California: keep scope, schedule and the technical work honest, and be the person in the room when the client needs answers.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~200–1,000 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Plan and run web projects end to end, from discovery and requirements through build, testing and launch
Lead the technical direction of the site: CMS, hosting, integrations, accessibility and performance
Meet in person with client staff in Orange County to run working sessions, demos and status reviews
Keep scope, schedule, risks and decisions written down and visible to the team and the client
Tell us early when a plan, an estimate or a technical choice is not going to hold up

Required qualifications

Located in Orange County, California, and able to meet with the client in person
Direct experience managing web design or web development projects from kickoff through launch
Hands-on technical background in web development, CMS platforms or web hosting, enough to lead developers and review their work
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Websites for cities, counties, special districts, school districts or state agencies
Drupal, WordPress, Granicus, CivicPlus or comparable CMS platforms
WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility work
PMP, CSM or comparable project management certification

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $30–$75 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 200–1,000 hours per funded award, on site, orange county, ca. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Web Project Manager & Technical Lead (Orange County, CA)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the web project most like this role: the client, the site or application, what you managed and what you led technically, a problem you caught or solved along the way, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $30–$75 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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