Alutiiq, LLC ยท 17 hours ago
Program Manager I
Dunn Loring, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$160K/yr - $165K/yrAlutiiq, LLC is seeking a Program Manager for the Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) to plan and facilitate antiterrorism seminars and training for foreign law enforcement officials. This role involves overseeing program development, resource coordination, and communication with various stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversees the development, design, and implementation of comprehensive, country-specific and/or regional, antiterrorism assistance programs; coordinates with the various ATA divisions and other offices to identify requirements; identifies needed training activities and equipment
Conceptualizes the desired outcomes of a program in light of the overall pertinent country and regional policy goals
May oversee an ATA team assigned in a Partner Nation (PN) to ensure antiterrorism assistance is delivered efficiently, meets the needs of the PN, ATA, Department of State (DOS), and Federal Statutes and laws; responsible for the management of personnel, budgets and resources, to include auditing, of countries that maintain an ATA sponsored training camp; has overall oversight for in-country staff human resource and administrative issues; reviews work for quality, quantity, timeliness, and adherence to laws and ATA policies and procedures; evaluates in-country staff's performance and provides feedback; identifies performance issues and takes remedial actions when necessary; recognizes and recommends rewards for good performance
Regularly audits country expenses, cash accounts, and ATA expenses
Assists in identifying and developing new antiterrorism requirements, training trends, and recurring training needs
Plays a direct role in security contingency planning, working closely with the US Embassy Regional Security Office, other US Embassy agencies and DoS bureaus to identify potential security threats to ATA personnel while in-country
As designated by the Section Chief, serves as alternate Program Manager for another country/region
Works within ATA guidelines and direction to prioritize categories of budget expenditures, prioritize allocation of funds during and at the end of the fiscal year and provides justification, if necessary, for retention of funds
Under the direction of the Section Chief or delegate, coordinates activities of other ATA USG contractors to ensure ATA and DOS goals and objectives are accomplished
Identifies staffing requirements and works with TMD management and ATA contract providers to fill those staffing requirements; prepares position descriptions and provides justification for new positions
Prepares written and oral briefings, assessments and status reports about all aspects of programs for presentation to Congress, all levels of ATA, the Department of State, US Embassy personnel and other USG agencies involved in antiterrorism assistance
Ensures all sensitive or otherwise important issues are documented according to ATA/SPD/SPEAR and DOS policy and procedures
Effectively communicates at all levels of ATA/SPD/SPEAR and the DOS regarding assigned programs
Maintains open communication, while utilizing sound discretion practices, with the Regional Security Office and other US Embassy entities affected by the programs
Monitors any political, social, cultural, or economic issues in the US and aboard involving the PN that would affect or influence the in-country program
Reviews and drafts cables, correspondence, and reports; reviews inspection, investigative, and administrative files; ensures the timely and correct completion and submission of forms and reports required by ATA/SPD/SPEAR or higher authority; and ensures compliance with all internal control systems
Cooperates with and assists representatives from other ATA and DOS components, as well as, other federal, state, local and/or international agencies and non-government agencies
Initiates and maintains relevant and necessary contacts; resolves problems or conflicts to ensure maximum impact and results and keeps the Section Chief informed as appropriate
Furthers ATA/SPD/SPEAR's goals and objectives with respect to interaction with other agencies in one or more of the following areas: policy, strategy, budgetary, planning, coordination or operations, and/or intelligence coordination; and develops and maintains effective working relations and building partnerships with other agencies, ATA/SPD/SPEAR employees and all levels of management
Interacts and consults, utilizing sound discretion, with PN officials, preferably in the primary language of the PN; must be able to identify and discuss, from a strategic perspective, all matters and issues involving the in country program
Effectively communicates ATA/SPD/SPEAR, DOS, and US Embassy guidance and policies in a manner that positively promotes the ATA programs
Safeguards all sensitive and classified materials and equipment in accordance with Federal, DOS and ATA/SPD/SPEAR laws and policies
Prepares annual program budget and ensures US Government funds are expended judiciously and in accordance with USG and DOS regulations and policies; secures financing for various components of the program within budgetary limitations that take into consideration the overall ATA mission
Reviews and recommends approval of expenses with final approval by a Government-hired Full-Time Employee (FTE), ensures assigned accounts contain sufficient funds to meet expenses, identifies expenses requiring justification and works with ATA/SPD/SPEAR team to provide justification for expenditures
Regularly audits all assigned USG expenses and ATA/SPD/SPEAR-issued equipment as required by law or policy
Works with other ATA personnel to secure venues and instructional providers based on existing contracts and agreements or initiate new contracting vehicles in accordance with program needs and within Department of State and Federal guidelines
Works within ATA/SPD/SPEAR guidelines and direction to prioritize categories of budget expenditures, prioritize allocation of funds during and at the end of the fiscal year and provides justification if necessary, for retention of funds
Evaluates training and consultative projects subsequent to their completion in order to determine if desired outcomes were achieved in terms of content quality and overall student satisfaction
Prepares written and oral briefings, assessments, and status reports about all aspects of the assigned regional program for presentation to Congress, all levels of ATA, the Department of State, US Embassy and other USG agencies involved in antiterrorism assistance
Maintains extensive senior level contacts in Federal, state and local law enforcement circles
Effectively communicates at all levels of ATA and the DOS regarding assigned regional programs
Performs a variety of administrative duties to include assistance in overall Branch budget monitoring and preparation, production and delivery of ad hoc presentations, coordination of administrative escort and/or interpretation issues during program delivery and resolution of student related issues
Qualification
Required
Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance
Must possess a Bachelor's degree
Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
Must possess excellent writing and verbal communications skills
Willingness to travel to developing countries and hazardous environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project Manager
Preferred
An advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory
Experience as a Regional Security Officer or other senior law enforcement-related assignment which includes a good working relationship with senior-level foreign officials is preferred
Previous training or experiencing with the Department of State's SMART system is preferred, but not mandatory
Experience in law enforcement training is preferred, but not mandatory
Company
Alutiiq, LLC
Alutiiq, LLC is the premier Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) and our subsidiaries provide exceptional services to our customers across a diverse spectrum of capabilities.
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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