Federal Program Manager

Role Description

The Federal Program Manager is responsible for overseeing Federal projects and ensuring MBS is compliant with Federal contract regulations. This includes assisting with the execution of contracts, contract modifications, status renewals, negotiations, Government Services Administration and Small Business Administration filings. This role will be responsible for project management and delivery, assisting the MBS General Manager with Federal acquisition strategy and business development. This role will be remote/virtual and requires the ability to travel. US citizenship is required.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Federal government customers and stakeholders
• Assist with the development of MBS’s Federal acquisition strategy
• Diligently monitor project progress using work plan and project plan tools
• Assist with execution of contracts, contract modifications, and subcontractor agreements
• Lead internal and external project meetings
• Familiarity with Federal Government security policies and procedures
• Monitor and effectively communicate project status and issues to management and present options for issue resolution
• Monitor resource allocation and labor expenditures across projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage projects with little supervision and provide status updates to key stakeholders
• Comprehensive understanding of federal contract vehicles and compliance requirements
• Experience managing, implementing, and supporting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security guidelines for clients
• Understanding of Prime and Subcontractor regulations related to Federal contracts
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward effectively with little supervision
• Business development mindset and ability to think creatively when exploring growth opportunities
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management approaches
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including ability to summarize and concisely share key project information with stakeholders
• Ability to provide leadership/mentorship to other team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, computer science, information systems or a related field of study.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience working with Federal contracts and compliance

Working Conditions

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.
• Bending or standing as necessary.

Position is sedentary with prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, kneeling. Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time.

Company Description

Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection.

• We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees.
• As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.
• Sealaska Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.