Jr. Program Manager

About Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC 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: Jr. Program Manager Location – Remote 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. Wage/Salary Range: $109k Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate day-to-day execution of assigned federal contract work in accordance with the statement of work, task order, approved plans, and company procedures. Own the recurring invoicing workflow for assigned programs: gather and validate labor hours and supporting costs, prepare and submit invoices by deadline, track invoice status, and resolve billing questions or discrepancies with finance and program stakeholders. Maintain program schedules, deliverable trackers, action and decision logs, staffing information, and risk and issue registers; follow up on open items through resolution. Prepare clear, accurate status reports, briefings, meeting materials, and required contract deliverables for internal leaders and government customers. Coordinate staff onboarding, coverage, training records, timesheet completion, and routine personnel or operational requests; elevate staffing gaps and performance concerns to the senior program leader. Monitor labor usage, planned costs, and delivery progress; identify variances and recommend practical corrective actions. Attend customer and internal meetings, record decisions and commitments, and communicate changes or concerns promptly to the appropriate lead. Protect sensitive and controlled information and follow applicable contract security, records-management, quality, and safety requirements. Travel within the DC area or occasionally elsewhere when required by program needs Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, management, or a related field Level of Experience Requirements: and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics Experience with contract deliverables, labor-hour tracking, invoice reconciliation, or financial reporting. Preferred We are seeking a dependable Program Manager to coordinate day-to-day delivery for one or more federal programs. Working with guidance from a senior program leader, this role keeps contract tasks, staffing, deliverables, customer follow-ups, and program invoicing organized and on schedule. Program Manager I is a hands-on point of coordination who follows through, maintains accurate records, and raises risks early. Experience coordinating projects, contracts, or operational programs, preferably in a federal contracting environment. Hands-on experience preparing, reviewing, or submitting program invoices and maintaining accurate billing support documentation. Strong organization, follow-through, written communication, and customer-service skills; able to manage multiple deadlines and keep records accurate. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience with project tracking or financial systems is an advantage. U.S. work authorization and ability to meet any contract-specific access, background investigation, or clearance requirements: [Secret]. Supervisory Responsibilities This position will have supervisory 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 job. 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. 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. 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.