Program Manager

About Bering Straits Professional Services Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world‑class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) contractor. In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI). About this position: Program Manager Location – Washington, DC 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. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This position is contingent upon award of contract. Wage/Salary Range: $125k - $150k Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for the overall management of order(s) and ensuring that the technical/financial solutions and schedules in the specific orders are implemented in a timely manner. Organizes, directs and coordinates the planning and production of all activities associated with assigned order projects. Ensures quality products and services are delivered. Responsible for managing projects with various levels of technical complexity. Trains and directs employee work activities. Signs timecards, prepares performance reviews, handles discipline problems and has input to hiring and firing. Managing clients Building a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives Managing day‑to‑day client interaction Setting and managing client expectations Communicating effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. Continually seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. Achieving operational objectives and contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews Implementing productivity and quality standards Providing technical direction and guidance to contractor staff to ensure Contract requirements and expectations are clear, success criteria are defined, progress toward results are monitored, and that all activities are performed in compliance with the terms of the Contract Identifying risks and appropriate mitigation strategies Meeting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions Managing a multi‑tiered project and/or multiple projects simultaneously Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications Education Requirements: BA/BS degree or equivalent Level of Experience Requirements: 10-15 years’ experience Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics Responsible for the overall management of order(s) and ensuring that the technical/financial solutions and schedules in the specific orders are implemented in a timely manner. Organizes, directs and coordinates the planning and production of all activities associated with assigned order projects. Ensures quality products and services are delivered. Responsible for managing projects with various levels of technical complexity. Trains and directs employee work activities. Signs timecards, prepares performance reviews, handles discipline problems and has input to hiring and firing. Preferred N/A Supervisory Responsibilities This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. DOT Covered/Safety‑Sensitive Role Requirements This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety‑sensitive” functions. 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 role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation 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 time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety‑sensitive” functions. Work Environment The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. Position may require domestic and international travel a few times per year. Physical Setting: Office Schedule and Flexibility: 8-5, flexibility upon approval Other Pertinent Work Details: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required 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 and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)