Description

Program Manager HunaTek is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to lead a team supporting the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This contingent position will oversee contract performance and delivery across multiple task areas, including program and project management, Agile implementation and facilitation, business process optimization, operational readiness and deployment support, data analytics and decision support, strategic communications, change management, and technology integration and testing. The ideal candidate will meet all required qualifications and possess prior experience supporting USCIS or similar DHS components in one or more of these service areas.   Essential Job Functions The Program Manager is the designated liaison with the Government Contracting Officer Representative managing, coordinating, and ensuring proper and timely execution of task performance.

• Responsible for overall performance and quality compliance as stated by the client and contract agreements.
• Design and maintain the project plan, alignment of resources, management to deliverable deadlines, and contract management to maintain cost control, schedule, and quality of all financial and resource services.
• Approves project budgets and expenditures, final reports, and coordinates any and all project notifications.
• Develop and maintain financial management plans, including cost analysis and forecasting for resources and services.
• Establishes and maintains clear channels of communication with Contracting Officer Representative by providing status reports, risk and corrective action plans, etc.
• Provides programmatic support to clients, including administrative coordination and management of timelines.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, assess needs, and provide strategic advice and recommendations for financial and resource management efforts.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve issues, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction with financial and resource services.

• Conduct interviews to fully staff the contract to meet program requirements.
• Manage and supervise staff, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve program objectives and ensure adherence to all company policies.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to submit to and pass DHS background investigation as well as maintain compliance with DHS and USCIS security requirements. 
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at the executive level.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, program planning, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• High level of proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel and SharePoint.
• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program management, including 5 years of experience managing large-scale, complex projects on behalf of a contractor to deliver services to a federal client.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent required; Agile or SAFe certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing or executing projects in one or more of the following service areas: project management, business process optimization, data analytics, operational readiness and deployment support, strategic communications, change management, and/or technology integration and testing.

  Skills and Qualifications Preferred:  

• Direct experience supporting the DHS USCIS component.   

  About Us: At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad. Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together.   Our Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance
• 401(K) with safe harbor contribution
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Tuition and career development assistance
• A selection of voluntary benefits

Beware of recruitment scams using fraudulent email addresses. All HunaTek communications come from HunaTek.com email addresses. HunaTek representatives will not send any forms via email asking for personal or banking information and will not ask you to purchase any equipment. If you are ever in doubt of the source of communications when applying to HunaTek, please contact us directly at recruiting@hunatek.com and one of our HR representatives will contact you.    This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.   Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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