Program Manager

Company: PAE
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World-- -- -- ---- -- -- --Program Manager-- -- -- --The Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of Program Operation for the Corrections System Support Program (CSSP). This program supports the Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) efforts to reform the Afghan law enforcement sector as a means of increasing security, stability, and the rule of law in Afghanistan, while creating an environment conducive to democracy, good governance and economic development.CSSP provides training, advisory, capacity building, and small-scale infrastructure support to the Afghan Ministry of Interior---s General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Centers (GDPDC) and the Ministry of Justice---s Juvenile Rehabilitation Directorate (JRD). This program seeks to further develop a sustainable Afghan government capacity to manage safe, secure, humane, and transparent correctional facilities in line with international standards and Afghan cultural requirementDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibility for all aspects of contract execution. The Program Manager will be responsive to and coordinate closely with the United States Government to ensure effective contract management.
• Leverage opportunities for new business development and seek to expand within current customer base
• Responsible for P/L, --program budgets and costs, program funding and program financial reporting
• Improve cost effectiveness of program
• Develop procedures to increase performance by implementing-- sound quality management processes
• Monitors program---s progress against the contract and organizational goals and objectives, and ensures they are consistently and adequately met.
  • Manage Program Management Office (PMO) consisting of 20+ personnel with multiple direct reports.--
  • Provide operational oversight of training, advisory, infrastructure assistance, security, life and Mission Support, IT/communications support, staffing and logistical support.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for the COR and INL/AP, and participates in weekly COR meetings.
  • Drive customer satisfaction with on-time delivery, exceptional performance, and 100% accountability
  • Address contractual and technical programmatic issues.
  • Rely on the Programs--- SME for expert guidance on which projects and procurements are the most critical and most time sensitive.
  • Program Manager or suitable designated alternative will be available at all times to meet with or be called upon by INL/AP, and shall be empowered to respond to emergency situations.
  • Attend weekly customer meetings in the Washington, D.C. area to discuss program and contractual issues.
  • Travel to Afghanistan quarterly, and when required, to oversee program operations, meet with local Government officials, and generally maintain the morale of deployed personnel.?REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Bachelor---s Degree in a Business Management Discipline or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
    • At least 8-12 years in a related Government or business field in a role responsible for the supervision and management of personnel, strategic planning, program management, resource management, and budgeting.
    • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in managing complex, international programs of comparable scope and budget to CSSP.
    • Must have working knowledge and experience in managing international development and/or Rule of Law (ROL) programs preferred.
    • Superior interpersonal, written and communication skills, a must.
    • Must be willing to travel to Afghanistan and other international locations.
    • Corrections professional experience very strongly preferred.
    • US Citizen and ability to possess and maintain a Top Secret security clearance issued by Defense Security Service.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Master---s preferred.
      • Management and supervision of 25 or more personnel.
      • Prior capture management experience a plus-- -- -- --PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran---s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.-- -- -- --EEO is the Law PosterEEO is the Law Poster Supplement

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