Strategic Programs Director - Secret Clearance, On-site

Kymber Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans

Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off

401K plan

Short-term disability, Long-term, and

Job summary

Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is seeking an Executive Officer to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate.

This on-site, HQ-focused role requires interfacing with CO/COR, leading a multi-office program, and guiding staffing and quality plans across CA/PPT's nine headquarters offices. The role emphasizes risk management, ISO 9001 quality systems, and SAFe practices, with potential for travel to CA/PPT agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; 12 years experience may substitute the degree.
• 8 years PM experience with focus on risk management, innovation, and quality management systems.
• PMP certification required.
• Experience leading large, multi-site federal professional services contracts and interfacing with senior Government executives.
• Preferred: DoS or Bureau of Consular Affairs experience; ISO 9001, SAFe, or Lean Six Sigma credentials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and ability to prepare written products per DoS writing guide.
• Active SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one prior to start; ability to obtain DoS building pass; Moderate Risk Public Trust may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability and authorized interface with the CO, COR, CA/PPT leadership, and customer agency representatives.
• Oversee the entire HQ Services program across CA/PPT offices and functions.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and roadmaps aligning program objectives with CA/PPT's mission.
• Lead Program Managers and the Deputy Program Manager; manage day-to-day operations.
• Direct risk management, innovation, and the program’s ISO 9001-aligned quality management system.
• Chair program reviews and approve the Program Management, Staffing, Communications, and Quality Plans and the Monthly Progress Report.
• Lead contract kick-off and transition-in, including onboarding of 150 personnel within 60 days of award.
• Resolve escalated staffing, performance, and conduct issues and make removal decisions per contract terms.

Skills

PMP

Program management

Risk management

Quality management

Federal contracts

Leadership

SAFe

ISO 9001

Staffing management

Written communication

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is seeking an Executive Officer to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate.

This on-site, HQ-focused role requires interfacing with CO/COR, leading a multi-office program, and guiding staffing and quality plans across CA/PPT's nine headquarters offices. The role emphasizes risk management, ISO 9001 quality systems, and SAFe practices, with potential for travel to CA/PPT agencies.