Overview
Deputy Project Manager (ICE-2024-21950):
Bowhead seeks aDeputy Project Managerto manage, direct, and coordinate planning, recruiting, hiring, staffing, contract management, and future growth for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) administrative and clerical support staff contracts.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Project Manager will manage day-to-day management of program operations for the western region by developing management procedures and controlling, planning, and directing program execution; monitoring and reporting progress; managing program resources; and managing and controlling financial and administrative aspects of the program with respect to contract requirements under the direction of the Deputy Project Manager. These duties include daily interface with contract employees and customer contacts at DHS ICE offices throughout the United States, ensuring contract requirements are being met, and employees are properly managed and performing within contract scope.
Additionally, the West Region Deputy Project Manager will be required to recruit and process new hire employees as positions become vacant in the West Region, as well as review and provide input/participate in business development contract opportunity research, proposal writing, review, and submission.
Tasks will include:
Explains policies, procedures, purpose, and goals of Bowhead's organization to subordinates.
Formulates and reviews strategic plans and deliverable items, determines contract costs and ensures conformance with standards.
Actively assures the implementation and compliance of corporate Quality Management goals, and contractual Quality Assurance Plans.
Oversees and manages multiple employees in different geographic locations.
Performs daily timesheet audits adhering to DCAA regulations.
Engages in regular meetings with the CORs, either telephonically or through TEAMS, and provides required reports and documentation to the CORs in a timely manner.
Recruits and processes necessary new hire DHS ICE clearance documents for the West Region
Reviews and validates technical and financial reports, analyzing metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
Gathers and maintains progress report metrics based on PWS support requirements.
Participates in business development activities as required, to include proposal writing and reviews, and new opportunity research.
Other duties as needed/assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Required
Candidates must have a minimum of three years' experience leading and managing projects and/or programs to include managing 50+ employees remotely.
3+ years supervisory experience preferred.
Project Management/Project Planning/Project Analysis experience needed.
Required to understand and speak to their experience with strategic planning, personnel management, subcontractor interface, customer relations, security screening submissions, operational planning and management.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. To receive and respond to instructions/assignments, must be able to read, write and speak English.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the DHS ICE T2 level.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2024-21950
Category Program/Project Management
Location : Location US-AL-Huntsville
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain DHS ICE T2
Minimum Clearance Required N/A
Travel Requirement Less than 10%
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