Senior DHS Program Manager (PMP)

Vci Hsv; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Job summary

VCI seeks a Senior Project Manager for a DHS program in Washington, DC. The role focuses on leading project/program execution, planning, and governance, ensuring contractual obligations and quality standards are met.

You will develop schedules, coordinate with DHS offices and stakeholders, and prepare management reports while driving process improvements and policy development in alignment with federal requirements.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in project or program management, or related work with a minimum of 10 years in Management.
• A minimum of eight of the fifteen years in conducting analytical and support activities.
• Program/Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification is required for this position

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a project management plan to identify activities, events, and documentation key for project execution
• Develop and maintain an integrated master schedule that accounts for all assigned project activities
• Plan, organize, direct, and control the project/program to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled, quality standards are met, and associated expectations of performance are achieved
• Assist the DHS Agency in the development of organizational process assets for use in future projects such as document templates, project plans, and procedures
• Assist in project coordination efforts amongst the DHS Agency Program Offices, project teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Develop training materials, presentations, spreadsheets, flowcharts, and diagrams in support of the DHS Agency mission objectives
• Provide recommendations and corresponding documentation for business process improvements and potential business process reengineering; align the recommendations with government and industry best practices
• Prepare reports (briefings, white papers, decision papers, and memoranda) on business process improvements and activities as needed to ensure the appropriate integration into the DHS Agency operations
• Provide recommendations on analysis after review of laws and regulations that may impact the DHS Agency business processes
• Be responsible for strategic identification of opportunities to improve compliance with DHS and Federal requirements within project management
• Lead discussions on topical areas/issues requiring resolution by small groups providing recommendations to senior management for decision, or by senior management personnel
• Provide the COR a monthly Project Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) by the 15th of each month that details the status of specified projects
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of technical and cost data
• Ability to read and interpret management policy, regulations, and directives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 or higher to include Access, Excel, & Project.
• Ability to work effectively with a group or independently
• Advanced organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously
• Responsible for the quality of deliverables provided and performance of contract personnel
• Prepare and assist in development of policy documents
• Oversee the preparation, editing, and assembling of reports required for meetings and presentations
• Work effectively with other branches and divisions within the organization to accomplish tasks
• Assist, as needed, with special projects
• Obtain necessary information from appropriate source(s) to complete assigned tasks and share information with others as needed
• Manage the development, revision, innovation, and preparation of training materials
• Reports to and work with the the DHS Agency Project Management Division (PMD) staff to plan, control, and monitor all relevant program objectives, activities, and initiatives
• Manage and direct the assigned project resources to best meet project objectives
• Work with team members and the DHS Agency employees to ensure that all deliverables are distributed in a timely manner and ensure that all issues are addressed
• Develop and edit regularly scheduled status reports, as requested
• Complete other ad hoc assignments, as determined
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Ability to effectively manage several complex projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Prepare and assist in development of policy documents, white papers
• Prepare, edit, and assemble reports required for meetings and presentations
• Oversee the development and editing of regularly scheduled status reports, as requested by the Government Task Manager

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Access

Excel

Job description

VCI seeks a Senior Project Manager for a DHS program in Washington, DC. The role focuses on leading project/program execution, planning, and governance, ensuring contractual obligations and quality standards are met.

You will develop schedules, coordinate with DHS offices and stakeholders, and prepare management reports while driving process improvements and policy development in alignment with federal requirements.