JOB TITLE: Deputy Program Manager
JOB ID: 10099-ALT
CATEGORY: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
CLEARANCE: NA
CUSTOMER/PROJECT:
PERFORMANCE LOCATION: WASHINGTON DC AREA
POTENTIAL FOR REMOTE WORK: NO
TRAVEL: NA
PAY:
JOB TYPE: EMPLOYMENT
We are looking for a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) with experience in Personal Services Contracts (PSC) for an upcoming USAID-funded project. This role involves providing administrative, technical, and programmatic support to USAID-managed PSC programs. The position is contingent on contract award and will be based full-time in Washington D.C.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee daily program activities and manage customer relationships.
• Utilize prior experience with USAID contracts to manage project life cycle tasks, including hiring and managing PSC recruitment professionals.
• Act as the main contact for USAID on procedural and substantive issues.
• Supervise all technical aspects of the contract, including staff management, information dissemination, and report submission.
• Manage and oversee task orders, working closely with USAID leadership and various officers to ensure task order fulfillment and adapt to changes.
• Ensure quality control in PSC recruitment and team products, maintaining high performance standards.
• Report to USAID technical and contract personnel as required.
• Develop and deliver high-quality materials and presentations for various audiences.
• Manage logistics for employee and consultant onboarding, deployment, and travel.
• Support personnel management tasks such as recruitment, onboarding, staffing, and performance reviews.
• Create and update position descriptions.
• Facilitate staff communications and information sharing.
• Motivate staff to provide high-quality service and support their professional development.
• Manage surge staff for short or long-term assignments.
• Interpret policies and goals for contractor support staff.
• Update financial projections based on staffing levels and client priorities.
• Ensure compliance in documentation for timesheets, invoices, subcontractors, vendors, and procurements.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Document meeting discussions and action points.
• Support ad hoc and special projects.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 12 years of work experience, including five years with USAID contracts.
• Experience managing PSC recruiters and large-scale programs.
• Knowledge of FAR 37.104, AIDAR, and Section 636(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 2.101.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Experience with cost-plus contracts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Proficiency in English and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree with eight years of work experience, including five years with USAID contracts.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Program or Project Management experience with USAID.
• Experience with DSSR and FTR regulations.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding PSC personnel.
• Attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience managing remote personnel.
• International work experience or experience in fragile or transitional state environments.
• Ability to start within three weeks of receiving clearance or offer.
Join Our Team If you are a passionate and dedicated Program Management Professional have USAID projects experience and looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
COMPANY INFORMATION:
We are a professional services consulting firm located in Tysons Corner, VA. We are staffing for our direct and customer hiring needs.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurances, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life insurance, and disability insurance to eligible employees. Exempt personnel receive paid time off. Contracted and Hourly personnel are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly personnel on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
We comply with Equal Opportunity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.