Program Manager

chimera; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimera Enterprises International is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee contract performance and manage contractor personnel. This role requires a U.S. Citizen with at least 20 years of experience, including significant leadership and security-related experience.

The Program Manager will ensure the effective recruitment and management of personnel, interaction with various stakeholders, and compliance with contract requirements. A bachelor's degree and a SECRET security clearance are mandatory for applicants.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• 20+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience working with Diplomatic Security.
• 10+ years of experience managing large government programs.
• 5+ years of experience as a program manager on contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance and delivery under contract.
• Supervise site managers and ensure quality operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage contractor personnel effectively according to contract requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Contract management

Human resource management

Experience with Department of State policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or security-related field

Job description

Chimera Enterprises International is seeking an experienced Program Manager.

The Program Manager will oversee and ensure delivery of all performance under the contract. The PM will be responsible to the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Government Technical Monitors (GTM’s) for performance and delivery. PM will directly supervise and oversee all site managers, and ensure quality recruiting, hiring, personnel management, training, and support of all personnel/positions under the contract. The place of PM performance will be on-site at SA-11, SA-7, and other USG facilities within the National Capital Region.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the focal point for all contractor functions that pertain to performance under the DS/T contract.
• Interact on a daily/weekly basis with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Government Technical Monitors (GTM’s) to ensure performance across all contract task orders.
• Supervise and oversee contractor performance in accordance with contract requirements.
• Advise and assist the COR regarding the scope of the contract.
• Accomplish human resource objectives by overseeing and ensuring effective recruiting, selecting, orienting, developing, counseling, and disciplining employees.
• Plan, establish, and review compensation actions, enforce policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, provision of qualified personnel for each task order, and timely and accurate implementation of the requirements of the contract sow and subordinate task order requirements.
• Ensure all aspects of planning, scheduling, organizing, managing, and assessing the performance of all personnel under this contract.
• Ensure professional development training as required for personnel.
• Oversees on-time delivery of requirements, invoicing, personnel reporting, and other ad hoc reporting.
• Review, assess, manage, and correct any behavior by contractor personnel that would reflect poorly on the Department of State.

Minimum qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen
• Recent (within 5 years or less) relevant experience working with Diplomatic Security.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a business, management, or security-related field.
• Must have at least 20 years of professional experience.
• Must have at least 10 years of experience managing large government programs.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience as a program manager as a contractor responsible for meeting contract requirements.
• Must have at least 10 years of leadership/supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability in managing contracts in excess of $30 million annually and a workforce of over 100 personnel.
• Experience with Department of State (DOS) policies and procedures.
• Experience with the function, policies, and procedures associated with security operations of us embassies and consulates abroad.
• Ability to conduct all the responsibilities listed above and demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, evaluating, analyzing, and implementing government programs.
• Experience as an instructor or manager of adult education programs for security professionals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to function effectively in challenging situations.
• Must possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance.