The Program Manager (PM) serves on the program management team for the Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance (GATA) III contract. The PM provides oversight of the entire program encompassed by the contract and accountability for the management and execution of all tasks and subcontracts awarded under this contract. The PM shall integrate and manage the contractor work efforts, ensure deliverables are provided in an acceptable and timely manner, and provide a single Point of Contact (POC) for corporate commitments. The PM ensures program effectiveness by providing leadership and management of all operational personnel and subcontractors assigned to the program.

Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates with functional areas including but not limited to Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, and Subcontracts to ensure the successful execution of the contract.
• Plans and directs the overall management and operational functions related to all aspects within the contract, including but not limited to, strategic planning, budgeting, personnel, deployment, procurement, travel, logistics, and interaction with the customer.
• Directs assignment coordinators on the vetting and selection of instructors for deployment.
• Serves as primary POC for the GATA management team to respond to short turn-around task order responses.
• Develops cost models for deployment and in-country logistics requirements.
• Plans and administers work assignments set forth in task order and coordinates directly with the USG on operational issues to meet training requirements.
• Manages development and start-up of instructor/deployment computer database systems to include testing, creating reports, developing training materials and conducting training.
• Manages day-to-day performance of subcontractors to ensure quality performance and compliance with contract and company requirements.
• Responsible for procedures and processes ensuring accurate vendor invoices, backup documentation and expense reporting is completed in support of invoice accuracy and timely invoice submittals to the customer.
• Participates in program reviews to identify and implement continuous process improvements to gain efficiencies and improve overall service delivery.
• Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards; reviewing work discrepancies; preparing,reviewing, and submitting required reports for Valiant leadership and the customer.
• Establishes and monitors performance metrics that aid in monitoring performance and provide meaningful, high-level program data to Valiant executives and the customer.
• Ensures compliance with prime contract and task order requirements by identifying gaps and implementing processes to close gaps and ensure all requirements are being met.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures related to program activities, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ensures the quality, accuracy and operational effectiveness of the services are provided in accordance with the Quality Control Plan.

Position contingent upon award.

• Masters Degree or demonstrated expertise in management, international training, or civilian security training programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing a large program with extensive geographic reach and international aspects of a nature and magnitude similar to this effort.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience managing major programs or projects, preferably involving training services of non-U.S. personnel and/or in non-U.S. environments.
• A minimum of 10 years supervisory experience responsible for achieving results from up to 100 subordinate staff and intermittent contractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Office and PowerPoint. Experience working with Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/T/ATA).
• Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of business accounting and budgeting.
• Willing and able travel to austere/hazardous locations as necessary.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, and sensitivity to other cultures.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and administrative details in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate of any state or federal law enforcement academy or institution.
• Successful completion of the ATA Instructor skills course.