Program Manager, Department of State

Dexis • Washington, DC

10d • $90,000 - $142,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Dexis is recruiting a highly qualified Program Manager to oversee and ensure delivery of all performance under a Department of State contract. The position is based in Washington, DC, is contingent upon contract award, and requires a Secret security clearance. The Program Manager serves as the focal point for contractor functions under the contract, coordinates with government representatives, oversees contractor and personnel performance, and ensures contract requirements and reporting are delivered accurately and on time.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Recent relevant experience working with Diplomatic Security, within the past five years or less.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business, management, or security-related field.
• At least 20 years of professional experience.
• At least 10 years of experience managing large government programs.
• At least five years of experience as a contractor program manager responsible for meeting contract requirements.
• At least 10 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contracts exceeding $30 million annually and a workforce of more than 100 personnel.
• Experience with Department of State policies and procedures.
• Experience with the functions, policies, and procedures associated with security operations at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
• Ability to perform the listed responsibilities and demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated experience planning, evaluating, analyzing, and implementing government programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate solutions effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to function effectively in challenging situations.
• Must possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for contractor functions related to performance under the DS/T contract.
• Interact daily or weekly with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Government Technical Monitors (GTM) to ensure performance across contract task orders.
• Supervise and oversee contractor performance in accordance with contract requirements.
• Advise and assist the COR regarding the scope of the contract.
• Oversee recruiting, selection, orientation, development, counseling, and discipline of employees to accomplish human resource objectives.
• Plan, establish, and review compensation actions and enforce policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, provision of qualified personnel for each task order, and implementation of contract and subordinate task order requirements.
• Plan, schedule, organize, manage, and assess the performance of personnel under the contract.
• Ensure personnel receive required professional development training.
• Oversee on-time delivery of requirements, invoicing, personnel reporting, and other ad hoc reporting.
• Review, assess, manage, and correct contractor personnel behavior that could reflect poorly on the Department of State.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage, with a choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans and coverage options for eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Company-paid vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement for employees enrolled in the Silver HRA medical plan.
• Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, plus short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, including options for eligible dependents.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
• Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan.
• Personalized benefits assistance with enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior