Job Details
Job Location: Virginia - Hampton, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Category: Management
Description
BlueForce, Inc. is seeking for a Program Manager. Contract requires advisory and reporting services overseas. This position is remote (virtual) and may require domestic and international travel to Sub-Saharan Africa.
**This position is subject to contract award**
Duties and Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the overall management and performance of the contract and be the primary point of contact to the Government.
- Ensure that all project budgets, personnel, and activities meet Department of State standards and are in accordance with the Global Advisory IDIQ and task order performance work statements requirements.
- Provide the Department of State any requested program or contract information and communicate regularly with the Department of State Program Office to discuss any anticipated challenges or concerns.
- Conduct assessments and engage with a wide-range of stakeholders, including U.S. government agencies and offices, regional and multilateral officials, other international donors, local leaders, academics and non-governmental organizations in order to identify critical needs of the programs.
- Collect, track and maintain all information for programs awarded to the contractor.
- Develop frameworks and assessment tools to enhance the overall monitoring and evaluation of projects, travel periodically to international locations to conduct assessments, monitor and review programs, and meet with U.S. Embassy representatives and other international partners to ensure that projects are meeting their programmatic objectives and that project personnel are performing up to Department of State standards.
- Conduct research and provide updates leveraging best practices and initiatives related to strengthening security sector assistance.
- Ensure task order deliverables are submitted on time and to professional quality standards.
- Regular written reporting on country context, project activities, analysis of project impact, and information on future relevant activities/events
- Additional duties and responsibilities may apply once contract is awarded.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Program Manager Level 1
Program Manager Level 2
Overall Minimum Qualifications
- PMP certification is desired.
- Experience living and working overseas.
- Fluent English language speaking and writing ability.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and communication skills.
- Foreign language requirements may apply once contract is awarded.
- Medical requirements may apply once contract is awarded.
- Citizenship requirements may apply once contract is awarded.
- Security clearance requirements may apply once contract is awarded.
