Program Manager

• Chimera Enterprises International is seeking an experienced Program Manager. The Program Manager will oversee and ensure delivery of all performance under the contract.
• The place of PM performance will be on-site at SA-11, SA-7, and other USG facilities within the National Capital Region.

Responsibilities

• The PM will be responsible to the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Government Technical Monitors (GTM’s) for performance and delivery.
• PM will directly supervise and oversee all site managers, and ensure quality recruiting, hiring, personnel management, training, and support of all personnel/positions under the contract.
• Serve as the focal point for all contractor functions that pertain to performance under the DS/T contract. • Interact on a daily/weekly basis with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Government Technical Monitors (GTM’s) to ensure performance across all contract task orders. • Supervise and oversee contractor performance in accordance with contract requirements. • Advise and assist the COR regarding the scope of the contract. • Accomplish human resource objectives by overseeing and ensuring effective recruiting, selecting, orienting, developing, counseling, and disciplining employees. • Plan, establish, and review compensation actions, enforce policies and procedures. • Ensure timely and accurate reporting, provision of qualified personnel for each task order, and timely and accurate implementation of the requirements of the contract sow and subordinate task order requirements. • Ensure all aspects of planning, scheduling, organizing, managing, and assessing the performance of all personnel under this contract. • Ensure professional development training as required for personnel. • Oversees on-time delivery of requirements, invoicing, personnel reporting, and other ad hoc reporting. • Review, assess, manage, and correct any behavior by contractor personnel that would reflect poorly on the Department of State.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen • Recent (within 5 years or less) relevant experience working with Diplomatic Security. • Must have a bachelor’s degree in a business, management, or security-related field. • Must have at least 20 years of professional experience. • Must have at least 10 years of experience managing large government programs. • Must have at least five (5) years of experience as a program manager as a contractor responsible for meeting contract requirements. • Must have at least 10 years of leadership/supervisory experience • Demonstrated ability in managing contracts in excess of $30 million annually and a workforce of over 100 personnel. • Experience with Department of State (DOS) policies and procedures. • Experience with the function, policies, and procedures associated with security operations of us embassies and consulates abroad. • Ability to conduct all the responsibilities listed above and demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills. • Demonstrated experience in planning, evaluating, analyzing, and implementing government programs. • Experience as an instructor or manager of adult education programs for security professionals. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Ability to function effectively in challenging situations. • Must possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance.