Director / Program Operations Manager (PM) [PR0001A]

Director / Program Operations Manager (PM)

ProSidian Consulting is seeking a Director / Program Operations Manager (PM) (Full-Time) in Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) to support an engagement for an independent agency of the United States Federal Govt. that is responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.

ProSidian Team Members work to provide technical, management, and program support services and deliverables supporting an international Economic Growth, Education and Environment (E3) Local Sustainability Institutional Support Contract (LS-ISC). The ProSidian Engagement Team provides staffing, institutional, operational, technical, and administrative support to "E3 / LS" present and future programs, including long-term technical assistance (LTTA) and short-term technical assistance (STTA). ProSidian must provide these services in support of the E3 / LS vision, development objective, and three Practice Areas (locally-led development | volunteerism | cooperative development).

The Program Manager will manage a portfolio of assignments, each with technical consultants to backstop. S / he may work in a teaming arrangement with other Team Members to co-manage complex assignments which often entail multiple consultants who conduct extensive international travel, a dense schedule of key-informant interviews, and / or performance evaluation activities. S / he will be responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring that ProSidian activities are completed on time, according to the Scope of Work, project policies and procedures and within budget.

The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations for the US Foreign Aid And Development Assistance Agency. S / he will work closely with the operations team to ensure the smooth operations, financial management, procurement, compliance and project management of the project. S / he will report to the ProSidian Managing Principal, work in collaboration with other Project Directors, Technical Advisors, participate in efforts and activities to Identify (25%), Qualify (25%), Pursue (25%), and Close (25%) new project opportunities in coordination with the ProSidian Team. S / he will mentor and team with other Team Members on duties and composition of portfolio activities that will vary based on the Program Manager's project needs including but not limited to the following types of activities :

• Financial Management : Assists with project budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting. Assists in maintaining trackers for budget monitoring, level of effort utilization, etc.
• Procurement and Contract Compliance : Participates in the process for programmatic procurement, monitors vendor agreements, supports compliance with the appropriate regulations.
• Prepares the required approvals to ensure compliance with internal and external contract and policy requirements.
• Project Management : Develops and maintains the various project management trackers and keeps filing system list updated.
• Establishes and maintains project files and project deliverables and publications.
• Assists in advising staff on operations and policies and procedures.
• Works proactively and productively with internal and external clients to develop a mutual understanding of goals and possible courses of action.
• Recommends strategies to streamline systems for effectiveness and efficiency, considering client needs, team dynamics, and the project and corporate mission.
• Undertakes assignments on projects or special initiatives as appropriate.
• Demonstrates leadership, professional maturity, versatility, discretion, and integrity.
• Recruitment and Staff Care : Supports the recruitment of short and long-term staff; oversees onboarding of new staff. Fields staff and consultants for international travel as needed. Serves as primary contact for consultants on administrative items.

The Director / Program Operations Manager (PM) shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word / Excel / Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones / delivery schedules as outlined.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required :

TRAVEL : Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. LOCATION : Work shall be conducted at the Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland)

U.S. Citizenship Required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights : Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees :