Program Manager

Ke'aki Technologies; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life"

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Program Manager to support our Pacific Operations Office in Honolulu, Hawai'i. This role oversees DoD and federal contracts, manages staffing, funding, and deliverables, and works to grow government programs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in program management, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. Travel 5-20% is required, with opportunities to contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management or related field with 5+ years in project/program management.
• Experience managing DoD and other Federal contracts and programs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead multiple programs and travel 5-20% as required.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple DoD and Federal projects on-site and off-site within assigned areas.
• Oversees contracts/task orders to ensure planning, execution, monitoring and reporting.
• Tracks funding, labor hours, costs, and provides ETC reports.
• Staffing: oversees recruitment, onboarding, and coordination with customers.
• Identifies risks, applies lessons learned, and ensures issue resolution.
• Prepares weekly and monthly contract deliverables and reports.
• Communicates with client on performance and labor issues.
• Fosters relationships with employees, customers and prospects.
• Supports business development opportunities.
• Reviews contracts and modifications; reviews invoices; assists Finance with AR.
• Travels 5-20% and manages 24/7/365 operations as required.

Skills

Experience with Government contracts

Operational leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Task management

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Prioritization

Independent work

Time management

Customer facing

Client relationships

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Policy enforcement

PMP certification

VBSS (Value Based Six Sigma)

Education

BS in Business Management

Job description

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a qualified Program Manager to support our Pacific Operations Office in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

We are seeking a highly engaged leader capable of managing multiple programs effectively. Programs are varied, spanning multiple Industries and Government agencies. Primary responsibilities include ensuring our successful performance of Federal contracts in the service sector with our Department of Defense (DoD) partners.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages various DoD and other Federal projects (directly on and off-site locations) within assigned areas of operations to ensure appropriate management controls for planning, directing program execution and for monitoring, and reporting progress and issues.
• Manage all Contracts/Task Orders within assigned area of operations to ensure appropriate management controls for planning; directing program execution; and for monitoring and reporting progress and issues.
• Review and track funding levels on all projects; develop and manage on-going project status and estimate-to-completion reports; and manage, track and report labor hours and costs for active projects.
• Staffing and Personnel Management: oversees the acquisition and employment of program resources; create personnel requisitions: conduct interviews; and coordinate on-boarding with the customers and corporate departments.
• Problem Identification and Risk Management: provide early detection of problems; utilize lessons learned to minimize problem reoccurrence; and follow up to insure problem resolution.
• Prepare and compile Weekly Reports; Monthly Status Reports; and other contract deliverables.
• Respond to questions/concerns of the client in relation to performance and labor.
• Develop and foster relationships with employees, customers, and potential customers.
• Assist in Business Development opportunities and organizational growth.
• Review contracts and contract modifications.
• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly invoices.
• Review and assist Finance Department with account receivable issues.
• Participate in special projects and various other duties as required.
• Will be required to travel 5-20% and as required.
• Ability to manage, coordinate, and facilitate shift type schedules, requirements, demands, and requirements.
• Ability to manage 24/7/365 operations and/or contracts.

DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management or related field plus five (+5) years of experience in project and program management, or an appropriate combination of education and experience in project and program management functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Five plus (5+) years' experience managing performance of multiple Government contracts.
• Three plus (3+) years' experience in an operational leadership role.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook & SharePoint).
• Ability to manage and ensure the successful completion of multiple technical tasks.
• Effective supervisory skills: and ability to clarify team purposes and goals, build team commitment, strengthen collective skills, and work approaches; and ability to analyze and ensure that effective and accurate procedures are in place.
• Ability to lead a team successfully through proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage numerous simultaneous activities.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent Time Management skills.
• Experienced in customer interfacing.
• Ability to develop and nurture client and potential client relationships.
• Mentoring/Coaching Employees for success.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Ability to effectively enforce company policies.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Value Based Six Sigma (VBSS)

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret security clearance.

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• $100,000 - $108,000
• The compensation range or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable laws.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com