Onsite Program Manager

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Job description

Onsite Program Manager

ABOUT CHI-CHACK

Chi-Chack is an SBA certified 8(a) women-owned small business with more than a decade of experience providing professional and educational services to defense clients and government agencies. Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, the company maintains a nationwide workforce consisting of language instructors, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and training and education professionals.

POSITION LOCATION: Arlington, VA

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Possible

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active Secret Clearance

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED: Yes

POSITION TITLE: Onsite Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an Onsite Program Manager to support a government client. The client requires administrative support, and other operational and training program support services within the five components EX, and the Office of the Director. The services under this contract are a blend of administrative support services and scope also encompasses a broad range of program support and professional service expertise necessary to deliver the critical training that the client delivers. The Contractor shall provide staff, both cleared and uncleared, to support their constantly evolving training objectives while maximizing customer service provided at the schools and divisions that utilize this contract.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Work closely with the Contracting Officers to ensure effective and uniform contract administration as appropriate across the client's Schools and Center. The COR on the task order that funds the PM will be a Contracting Officer for the client.

• Assist COs in mapping program vacancies and needs to applicable contract labor categories.

• Be the primary point of contact and liaison between the Contractor Company and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs). Coordinate with COR/ACORS/GTMs to provide appropriate technical and procedural direction to contractor staff.

• Meet with CO, COR, ACOR, or GTM as needed regarding contractor performance and/or conduct, planning, and status updates

• Maintain schedules of all contract staff, on a spreadsheet/document that can be shared with the Government as needed, and provide approval for schedule changes in conjunction with the applicable COR, ACOR, or GTM

• Monitor and track contractor time and attendance to ensure that contractors are at work in assigned program offices.

• Pre-Planned, scheduled absences by contractor staff shall be submitted in writing by the PM/APM to the COR/ACOR and GTM no later than five (5) business days prior to the expected absences. In the event that a prolonged or last-minute absence is submitted, the Government will assess the impact of the absence on the program continuity and successful operations.

• Inform the CO, COR/ACOR of any and all issues requiring Government attention

• Implement and enforce Government and contractor company policies with contractor staff.

• Monitor performance of contractor staff. Provide coaching, mentoring, counseling direction, etc. to contractor staff when issues requiring intervention arise.

• Track vacant/open positions, and facilitate the screening and replacement of backfill positions, ensuring all candidates are appropriately qualified prior to submission to the COR for candidate screening.

• Facilitates the badging of new contractor staff and the escort of new staff to security briefings, as appropriate

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related academic discipline

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing a federal contract workforce of comparable size (150+) or six (6) plus years of progressively increasing management responsibilities in a government agency setting

• Demonstrated experience managing federal contracts in excess of $5 million annual expenditures

• Experience administering or managing contract(s) subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite programs sufficient to perform assigned PM duties

• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience to coordinate with various organizational stakeholder CORs /ACORs/GTMs

• Ability to discern priorities

• An ACTIVE SECRET clearance is required

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Specific date or upon until filled.

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply via Indeed

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

This company participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY STATEMENT

Executive Order 14042 requires all federal government subcontractors to be fully vaccinated by December 8, 2021. Because Chi-Chack is a government contractor, this applies to our organization. As such, we are required to obtain proof of vaccination from our employee population in order to remain compliant and not put our contracts at risk for non-compliance.

EEO STATEMENT

Chi-Chack LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Because Chi-Chack is a government contractor, we are required to obtain proof of vaccination from our employee population in order to remain compliant and not put our contracts at risk for non-compliance.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum five (5) years of experience managing a federal contract workforce of comparable size (150+) or six (6) plus years of progressively increasing management responsibilities in a government agency setting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: One location