FASTC Deputy Program Manager

Summary

Bering Straits Professional Services, a company within the BSNC family, is currently seeking a qualified Deputy Program Manager for FASTC at Blackstone, Virginia. The FASTC DPM will assist the FASTC PM managing the Contractor processes that enable performance under the contract and subordinate task orders. The DPM will report directly to the PM, and coordinate with the CO, COR, and GTMs when assigned by PM to do so. DPM will function as the principal interface between the PM (who is located at gov’t site) and the Contractor/PMO (located at Contractor site). Place of performance will be at Contractor/PMO site with visits to SA-11, SA-7, and other USG facilities as needed.

Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as back-up focal point for all Contractor functions that pertain to performance under the FASTC contract and subordinate task orders.
• DPM will act on behalf of the PM during PM absences.
• Maintain weekly employee FASTC roster and status report to track filled CLINS, new hires, vacancies, resignations, terminations, CLIN changes, PSC conversions.
• Coordinate direct company billing for unit travel needs across domestic and international, in addition to miscellaneous contract expenses.
• Organize and produce contract deliverable documents for pm review and submission.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee professional development training as required for contract personnel.
• Support PM in new policy development and implementation.
• Coordinate Human Resource (HR) issues and incidents, ensuring company responsiveness to requests for leave, pay issues other HR support needs of contract personnel.
• Coordinate recruiting needs, coordinate and/or conduct pre-screen interviews for initial candidate selections.
• Coordinate with security to meet all contract security clearance requirements.
• Perform contract data analytics to detect trends and collect more accurate appraisals of various issues.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with Department of State (DoS) and all Contractor employees to analyze needs for information and analysis on an ongoing basis.
• Work with DPM on corporate budgeting and contract reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

·         U.S. Citizen.

• Bachelor’s degree minimum. Master’s degree preferred.
• Recent (5 years or less) relevant experience working with FASTC.
• Must have at least 10 years of professional experience.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience supporting government programs/contracts.
• SECRET clearance and ability to potentially obtain TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• At least one-year prior experience as a DPM or as a management analyst supporting a government program/contract.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating HR and/or recruiting needs.
• Ability to conduct all the responsibilities listed above and demonstrated communication and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, evaluating, analyzing, and implementing government contract requirements.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint skills.
• Ability to function effectively in complex situations with multiple stakeholders.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Dot Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

·         This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. 

Work Environment

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

·         This position supervises employees

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.