SoCha is a US Government contractor currently bidding after a US Department of State request for proposals (RFP) to provide global advisory services. SoCha will include the best candidate as a proposed Program Manager in the proposal. The position is contingent upon contract award

.US citizenship and active TOP SECRET security clearance is required

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Key Responsibiliti

esOversee all project budgets, personnel, and activities to ensure compliance with Department of State standards, the IDIQ, and Task Order performance work statement
s.Provide regular updates and required program or contract information to the Department of Stat
e.Conduct assessments and engage with a diverse group of stakeholders, including U.S. government agencies and offices, regional and multilateral officials, other international donors, local leaders, academics and non-governmental organizations in order to identify critical needs of the program
s.Collect, track and maintain all information for all program
s.Develop frameworks and assessment tools to enhance overall monitoring and evaluatio
n.Travel periodically to international locations to conduct assessments, monitor and review programs, and meet with U.S. Embassy representatives and other international partners to ensure that projects are meeting their objectives and that project personnel are performing up to Department of State standard
s.Conduct research and provide updates leveraging best practices and initiatives related to strengthening security sector assistanc

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Education and Experien

ce Master’s Degree or equivalent and six years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience,
orBachelor’s Degree or equivalent and eight years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience,
orHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experien

ce.
Qualificat

ionsAt least three years as the lead program/project manager for a single or multiple contracts and/or task orders with a minimum $5 million ceiling va
lue.At least three years as the lead program/project manager for Foreign Assistance programs for the Department of State and/or United States Agency for International Development with an individual or multiple contract or task order award with a minimum $1 million obligated va
lue.At least eight years of progressive leadership experience in managing complex projects and/or programs, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, and problem-solving ski
lls.Demonstrated adherence to quality standards and reviews program deliverables. Demonstrated research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilit
ies.Demonstrated ability to successfully work with customers/clients, including the ability to respond to cost and technical tasks, monitor contract and task order performance, and apply required course correcti
ons.Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software to include Word, Power Point, Teams, Excel (advanced) and SharePoint. List examples showing advanced skills, e.g., presentation development, written policies/procedures, formulas/functions, data visualization, pivot tables, macros, or VBA language. Provision of Certification in MS Office through industry recognized provider (e.g., Certiport, Coursera, etc.) is requi
red.Demonstrated fluency (spoken and written) in English language, when such is not the native language, including experience summarizing complex technical and programmatic issues in a concise manner for the U.S. government. Provision of Certification in English language through industry recognized provider (e.g., Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), etc.) is requi

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Security Require