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SUMMARY

Arcticom, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Program Manager for Arcticom, Washington DC.

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 Program Manager provides an operational role and is responsible for planning and governance and for overseeing the successful delivery of the program’s output/product. The Program Manager must have practical experience of having been a project manager for large and complex initiatives.

Major Duties:

• Daily program management throughout a contract and/or task order life cycle.
• Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress.
• Managing the program’s budget.
• Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements.
• Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies.
• Managing and utilizing resources across projects and update and maintain personnel information.
• Managing stakeholders’ communication.
• Managing contract deliverables and documentations such as the program management plan, quality assurance plans, and maintain meeting schedules.
• Works closely with site Project Managers and Leads.

Attributes of the Program Manager

• The Program Manager must have strong practical experience in project management, which was gained through managing large and complex projects. He or she must have the following:
• Good knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques.
• Experience in managing multiple contracts/task orders and contract transition.
• Good understanding of the wider objectives of the program.
• Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in corporate program management including the accounting and contracting department.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures; and
• The ability to address challenges with innovative solutions to proactively address issues.

Daily, Weekly and Monthly Responsibilities

• Working closely with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers/task leads to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Maintain the Project Management Plan to detail key activities and milestones, allocation of staff and other resources necessary for successful program/task delivery.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investments.
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess or obtain/maintain a minimum of Top-Secret clearance.
• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with DFP personnel and other government agencies at all levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• A bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of supervisory experience required. Six (6) years of supervisory experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Possess an understanding of and experience-based familiarity with administrative operations, personnel management, and fiscal management at a management level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and Power Point

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.

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

• 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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