Federal Program Manager (Virtual Opportunity)

Job Title: Federal Program Manager (Virtual Opportunity)
Job Summary:
Federal Program Manager is responsible for overseeing Federal projects and ensuring MBS is compliant with Federal contract regulations. This includes assisting with the execution of contracts, contract modifications, status renewals, negotiations, Government Services Administration and Small Business Administration filings. This role will be responsible for project management and delivery. The Federal Program Manager will be responsible for assisting MBS General Manager with Federal acquisition strategy and business development. This role will be remote/virtual and requires the ability to travel. US citizenship is required.
Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Federal government customers and stakeholders

Assist with the development of MBS’s Federal acquisition strategy

Diligently monitor project progress using work plan and project plan tools

Assist with execution of contracts, contract modifications, and subcontractor agreements

Lead internal and external project meetings

Familiarity with Federal Government security policies and procedures

Monitor and effectively communicate project status and issues to management and present options for issue resolution

Monitor resource allocation and labor expenditures across projects

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to manage projects with little supervision and provide status updates to key stakeholders

Comprehensive understanding of federal contract vehicles and compliance requirements

Experience managing, implementing, and supporting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security guidelines for clients

Understanding of Prime and Subcontractor regulations related to Federal contracts

Ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward effectively with little supervision

Business development mindset and ability to think creatively when exploring growth opportunities

Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management approaches

Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including ability to summarize and concisely share key project information with stakeholders

Ability to provide leadership/mentorship to other team members

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, computer science, information systems or a related field of study.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification

A minimum of eight (8) years of experience working with Federal contracts and compliance

Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.

Bending or standing as necessary.

Work Environment:
Position is sedentary with prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, kneeling This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time
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Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection.
We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.
Sealaska Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*
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