Alutiiq, LLC Hiring for Program Manager at Dunn Loring, VA  Full Time

Taxable Entity

ALUTIIQ BUSINESS SERVICES LLC

Job Title

Program Manager

Location

VA Dunn Loring DOS – Dunn Loring, VA 22027 US (Primary)

Category

Business Program Management and Administration

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$140,000 to $150,000

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required:
None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Position Title: ILB Program Manager: GS-14/5 Equivalency (CLIN 3015)

General Description:

The Program Manager for the Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) is located in the Specialized Program Division (SPD) and is responsible for planning and facilitating a comprehensive program of, training courses, and consultations for senior foreign law enforcement and military officials as requested by USG funding partners. Programs range in scope and complexity according to the subject matter and the sophistication level of the audience being served. Projects developed and coordinated by the incumbent in this position often requiring interaction with the most senior members of foreign and domestic law enforcement, security and military communities in the United States and throughout the world. This position reports to the Interagency Liaison Branch (ILB) Chief. He/she oversees and reviews operations; coordinates resources to include planning and coordinating budgets; reviews measures of office productivity; monitors issues of professional responsibility; conducts liaison with host nation officials; communicates problems/delays and potential solutions to ATA management, the funding agency and appropriate U.S. Embassy. Provides advice to, and when necessary, acts for and represents senior ATA management in meetings and discussions.

Major Duties:

* Oversees the development, design, and implementation of comprehensive, country-specific and/or regional, assistance programs; coordinates with funding partners and embassy officers to identify requirements and needed training activities and equipment.

* Conceptualizes the desired outcomes of a program considering the overall pertinent country and regional policy goals.

* May oversee an ATA team assigned in a partner nation (PN) to ensure assistance is delivered efficiently, meets the needs of the PN, ATA, Department of State (DOS), and Federal Statutes and laws. Has overall oversight for in-country staff human resource and administrative issues; reviews work for quality, quantity, timeliness, and adherence to laws and ATA policies and procedures; evaluates in-country staff’s performance and provides feedback; identifies performance issues and takes remedial actions when necessary; recognizes and recommends rewards for good performance. May be responsible for the management of personnel, budgets and resources, to include auditing, of countries that maintain an ATA sponsored training camp.

* Regularly audits country expenses, cash accounts, and program expenses.

* Assists in identifying and developing new foreign assistance requirements, training trends, and recurring training needs.

* Plays a direct role in security contingency planning, working closely with the US Embassy Regional Security Office, other US Embassy agencies and DoS bureaus to identify potential security threats to program personnel while in-country.

* Furthers ATA’s goals and objectives with respect to interaction with other agencies in one or more of the following areas: policy, strategy, budgetary, planning, coordination or operations, and/or intelligence coordination; and develops and maintains effective working relations and building partnerships with other agencies, ATA employees and all levels of management.

* Works within ATA and funding partners guidelines and direction to prioritize categories of budget expenditures, prioritize allocation of funds during and at the end of the fiscal year and provides justification, if necessary, for retention of funds.

* Under the direction of the Section Chief or delegate, coordinates activities of other ATA USG contractors to ensure ATA and DOS/DoD goals and objectives are accomplished.

* Identifies staffing requirements and works with SPD management and ATA contract providers to fill those staffing requirements; prepares position descriptions and provides justification for new positions.

* Prepares written and oral briefings, assessments, and status reports about all aspects of programs for presentation to Congress, all levels of ATA, the Department of State, US Embassy personnel and other USG agencies involved in foreign assistance.

* Ensures all sensitive or otherwise important issues are documented according to ATA and DOS policy and procedures.

* Effectively communicates at all levels of ATA DOS and funding partners regarding programs.

* Maintains open communication, while utilizing sound discretion practices, with the Regional Security Office and other US Embassy entities affected by the programs.

* Monitors any political, social, cultural, or economic issues in the US and aboard, both open source and classified, involving the PN that would affect or influence the in-country program.

* Reviews and drafts cables, correspondence, and reports; reviews inspections, investigative, and administrative files; ensures the timely and correct completion and submission of forms and reports required by ATA or funding partners; and ensures compliance with all internal control systems.

* Cooperates with and assists representatives from other ATA and DOS, DoD components, as well as, other federal, state, local and/or international agencies and non-government agencies.

* Initiates and maintains relevant and necessary contacts; resolves problems or conflicts and keeps the Section Chief informed as appropriate.

* Interacts and consults, utilizing sound discretion, with PN officials, preferably in the primary language of the PN; must be able to identify and discuss, from a strategic perspective, all matters and issues involving the in-country program.

* Effectively communicates ATA, DOS, and US Embassy guidance and policies in a manner that positively promotes the ATA programs.

* Safeguards all sensitive and classified materials and equipment in accordance with Federal, DOS and ATA laws and policies.

* Prepares annual program budget and ensures US Government funds are expended judiciously and in accordance with USG, DOS and/or DOD regulations and policies; secures financing for various components of the program within budgetary limitations that take into consideration the overall policy goals for that country and region.

* Reviews and recommends approval of expenses with final approval by a government-hired Full-Time Employee (FTE), ensures assigned accounts contain sufficient funds to meet expenses, identifies expenses requiring justification and works with ATA team to provide justification for expenditures.

* Regularly audits all assigned USG expenses and ATA-issued equipment as required by law or policy.

* Works with other ATA personnel to secure venues and instructional providers based on existing contracts and agreements or initiate new contracting vehicles in accordance with program needs and within Federal guidelines.

* Works within ATA guidelines and direction to prioritize categories of budget expenditures, prioritize allocation of funds during and at the end of the fiscal year and provides justification, if necessary, for retention of funds.

* Evaluates training and consultative projects after their completion in order to determine if desired outcomes were achieved in terms of content quality and overall student satisfaction.

* Prepares written and oral briefings, assessments, and status reports about all aspects of managed programs for presentation to Congress, all levels of ATA, the Department of State, US Embassy and other USG agencies involved in foreign assistance.

* Maintains extensive senior level contacts in Federal, state, and local law enforcement circles.

* Effectively communicates at all levels of ATA,DOS and DOD regarding managed programs.

* Performs a variety of administrative duties; production and delivery of ad hoc presentations; coordination of administrative escort; interpretation issues during program delivery; and resolution of student related issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Professional Qualifications/Skills:

* Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance.

* Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, an advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory.

* Experience as a Regional Security Officer, senior law enforcement-related assignment or foreign assistance professional which included a good working relationship with senior-level foreign officials is preferred.

* Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.

* Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Willingness to travel to developing countries and hazardous environments.

* Previous training or experiencing with the Department of State’s SMART system is preferred, but not mandatory.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project Manager.

* Experience in law enforcement/military training is preferred, but not mandatory.

Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group LLC, Alutiiq LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company’s Career page.