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SUMMARY

Paragon Professional Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified Program/Project Advisor III for the Department of State. The Department of State, Office of Logistics Management, Office of Program Management and Policy (A/LM/PMP) requires a support contractor to provide administrative, professional, and technical staffing services.

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.

• The SME functions as the conduit for their knowledge area and applies their expertise to the project.
• Provides expert-level subject matter expertise in program planning, design, technical assistance, and implementation.
• Understands, articulates, and implements best practices related to their area of expertise.
• Makes recommendations in their specialized field of study, as well as functional and technical expertise to lead simple to complex projects to deliver client solutions and/or manage operations of multiple projects.
• Provides expert-level expertise and ability to complex project issues while exercising independent judgement.
• Advises and assists senior leadership in the development of program strategies and implementation.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Ten (25) years of related experience. Experience can be used in lieu of education.
• Has broad and deep subject matter knowledge.
• Expert ability to work effectively under pressure within short time constraints, and during times of rapidly developing events.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to analyze complex requirements and recommend development of strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with all levels of management, personnel, contractors, and client agency representatives including program management, contracts, technical staff, and vendor and user community.
• Advanced knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Must be MS Office Suite proficient.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be organized.
• Must have a Secret Clearance

Preferred

• Demonstratable credentials as a leading Subject Matter Expert.
• Advanced knowledge of business operations and project management.
• Advanced ability to recommend and implement technical solutions for cross-functional projects.
• Exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities to introduce and implement solutions.
• Excellent recordkeeping, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.

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. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. 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.

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 a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

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 race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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