Program Manager at Bering Straits Native Corporation in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Overview




SUMMARY

• Arcticom, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Program Manager for an international peacekeeping support contract that relies heavily on U.S. military, police, and contracted subject matter experts to provide training and assistance.

Responsibilities




ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES



The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.



Strategy

• Analyze options for how best to achieve the Include relevant research findings and analysis of performance to date in this analysis. (Note: relevant research might come from fields such as peace operations, adult learning, institution building, conflict sensitivity, gender, and/or evaluation);
• Develop a plan for achieving the desired objectives that is feasible and based on sound logic; and
• Develop a system for monitoring progress toward the desired objectives and linking that information to future decision making.

Personnel Management

• Hire staff able to achieve the contract objectives;
• Create a working environment in which staff are able to achieve contract This includes promoting communication about objectives, how to achieve them, and addressing obstacles, as well as timely feedback on employee performance; and
• Communicates behavior and performance expectations for staff, follows up to ensure the highest levels are maintained, and takes appropriate action, when needed, to ensure no contractor personnel behavior reflects poorly on the U.S. government.

Project Management

• Ensure internal coordination across all contract elements for successful completion of objectives;
• Coordinate with INL and the INL-designated representative(s) in country;
• Manage a process for establishing and tracking when contract staff need to complete activities;
• Ensure work stays within the authorized budget;
• Provide accurate reporting on: (1) how actual activity implementation compares to planned activity implementation (in terms of timing, budget, and quality); and (2) progress, or lack thereof, toward contract objectives.

Qualifications




QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION



To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed beow are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




Minimum Qualifications:

• A Graduate degree in international relations, business, law, public administration, or related fields;
• At least ten (10) years of similar professional experience;
• At least seven (7) years of overseas programs and contracts management experience;
• Demonstrated ability to manage contracts and personnel, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience;
• Demonstrated analytic ability;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to function effectively in diplomatic and developing country environments;
• Knowledge of theory-of-change program design and Department of State program development per 18 FAM 300; and
• Ability to receive and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with peacekeeping and/or international criminal justice sector reform

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.



DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT



Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is self-managed and works at the direction of the government and is directly related to the business operation supporting the customer's objectives.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS



As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.



Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.


Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.


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