PROGRAM MANAGER (Exempt)

Government of the Virgin Islands

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Commissioner or designee, this is highly administrative and supervisory work involving the oversight and coordination of funded programs. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring efficiency and compliance with local laws and standards. This will involve but not be limited to adhering to local and federal laws, applying fiscal scrutiny and accounting practice. Work is reviewed through conferences, discussions and regularly submitted reports. This position requires a confidential relationship to a policymaker.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration Accounting, or closely related field and two (2) years of experience working with programs, one of which should be in a supervisory or lead worker capacity.
Public Manager Certification from an accredited college or university/institution and three (3) years of experience working with programs, two (2) of which should be in a supervisory or lead worker capacity.
Knowledge of established internal departmental program policies.
Knowledge of local and federal programs rules and regulations.
Knowledge of the Governmental procurement process.
Knowledge of Government Financial/Cost Accounting.
Knowledge of established collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
Knowledge of the progressive disciplinary process.
Knowledge of performance evaluation and management.
Skill in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.) and use of computerized databases.
Ability to understand and implement programs within local and federal guidelines.
Ability to conduct training and seminar sessions.
Ability to plan and organize work in a demanding environment with strict deadlines.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with all persons contacted during work.
Ability to work independently, analyze data, think critically, and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Develops and writes proposals for special projects and programs offered by the agency.
Reviews and processes program documentation to include budgets, agreements, memoranda, and letters.
Participates in and maintains supervisory control over the technical and managerial aspects of program activities.
Advises the Director on policy, programmatic, and personnel decisions.
Ensures compliance with detailed local and federal regulations; prepares executive summaries and reports to be used for internal and external agencies; collects and analyzes data on program effectiveness.
Prepares reports for management that reflect comprehensive assessment of program(s).
Documents and recommends new procedures for better accountability, controls, recordkeeping, and reporting for programs; navigates complex federal procurement process to accomplish desired goals.
Reviews all correspondence, and expenditure request forms for travel and purchases; researches and identifies vendors.
Provides technical assistance and recommendations to executive management.
Provides assistance in the development and presentation of information to be used for training and/or purposes as evidence in legal action.
Performs other related duties as required.