Deputy Program Manager - INL

Universal Strategy Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company dedicated to national security is seeking a Deputy Program Manager in Washington, D.C. This role involves supervision of personnel and managing deliverables for critical Government contracts. Candidates must possess a Secret Security Clearance, a degree in business, and significant management experience. USGI offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits, emphasizing a commitment to quality and personnel welfare.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO offerings

11 paid Federal holidays

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Minimum five years of project/program management experience.
• Minimum five years managing Government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining staffing levels of 95% or higher.
• Respond to communications within 8 business hours.
• Accurately report staffing levels in periodic reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or management

Job description

Welcome to Universal Strategy Group Inc (USGI)! USGI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. USGI was founded in 2007 with the single focus of preserving and promoting American security. Our mission is to provide the best-in-class personnel who provide tailored analytical, operational, and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges while exceeding customer expectations.

USGI is committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent that set us apart from our competition. USGI is an experienced, team-oriented, dynamic, and expanding company that values exceptional performance! USGI understands that well-cared for and motivated personnel are the key to the successful accomplishment of any mission, and toward that end, USGI takes exceptional care of our team.

USGI is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to assist the PM with TPC employee supervision, deliverables, resolving contract and BPA Call issues, and attending meetings. The DPM will ensure TPC personnel understand their duties and comply with all policies, terms, and conditions under the BPA. The DPM is considered Key Personnel and will be the secondary point-of-contact for the CO to resolve issues and perform other functions related to the contract and BPA Calls. The DPM will receive a Department of State ID badge. All costs associated with the DPM are at no cost to the Government.

BACKGROUND

The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of State is the President's principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State's mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous, and secure world.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the PM in maintaining a staffing level of 95% or higher at all times
• Respond to CO communications within 8 business hours
• Accurately report staffing levels in weekly, monthly, and annual reports
• Achieve required security clearances 95% of the time
• Successfully onboard personnel, including VARs, badging, and briefing
• Submit deliverables on time 100% of the time
• Handle contractor and subcontractor personnel issues quickly and effectively
• Hold and maintain all appropriate business licenses and comply with respective country labor laws
• Facilitate travel requests within one day
• Ensure appropriate work visas for contractor and subcontractor employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or management
• Minimum five years of project / program management experience
• Minimum five years of experience managing Government contracts with professional and administrative support services
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills

CLEARANCE :

A Top Secret security clearance is required for this position; work may begin with an interim Top Secret security clearance.

POSITION HOURS / LOCATION :

Hours for this position will be the core hours of USGI : Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day. The physical work location is remote but must be located within 50 miles of Washington, D.C.

USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation / sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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