Position Overview

The Project Manager shall perform contractor management oversight of assigned contractor personnel and requirements. DDTC is responsible for the regulation of defense trade through the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and its implementing regulations, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). DDTC regulates temporary and permanent exports and the temporary import of defense articles, defense services, and technical data involving items on the United States Munitions List (USML).

Essential Job Function

• The Project Manager works under General Direction: Assignment made in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies, and goals. The contractor generally proceeds independently in accordance with general plans, policies and purposes of the office. Results of work normally accepted without significant change. The government may provide written or oral guidance before and during assignments. The contractor receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing the methods to attain them. Generally, the contractor is responsible for an area of work, and typically prepares final work-products for this area but does not have final approval authority. 
• Overall management on-site for the task order to include interface with Contracting Officer Representative (COR), supervision of assigned contract staff, and management of all contract deliverables. 
• As key personnel must be on-site during business hours or as requested by the delegated COR or the Contracting Officer in the COR’s absence. During the project manager’s absence, the company shall provide a qualified backfill, and approved by the COR. 
• Serves as the primary point of contact between the COR and company Program Management regarding all contract management matters. 
• Ensures the successful and timely performance of all contract tasks in accordance with government requirements and standards. 
• Consults with the COR concerning the performance of each contract task, work progress, scheduling, costs, personnel assignments, recruitment, work priorities, and work performance.
• Directs and coordinates employees only on his/her respective order(s). 
• Recruits suitable personnel, arranges appropriate training, and ensures the satisfaction of security and administrative requirements in a timely manner. 
• Designs, directs, and ensures successful operation of a formal quality control and review program to maintain the accurate performance of all activities of the contract.
• Analyzes work procedures and coordinates the timely review, updating, and modification of all procedures manuals. 
• Monitors SOW/PWS and makes recommendations for improvements to the COR. Collects, compiles, analyzes, and presents all required reports to the COR. 
• Provides oral and written status reports to the COR.
• Understands, the State Department Contracting Officer is the only person who can modify the contract/task order.
• Escort assigned employees as required. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or combination of post- high school education and experience with a minimum of ten (10) years of strong contract management gained within industry and/or government.
• Secret Clearance
• Industry certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or FAC-COR highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving diverse operations for multiple offices; to direct time critical activities; to supervise large numbers of employees; and to coordinate several major tasks.
• Demonstrated success in supervising and counseling employees.
• Demonstrated success in contract administration and managing costs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, organize, conduct, and oversee quality control and review programs.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze work procedures and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to meet amicably with contentious individuals, to deal with them tactfully, to explain policies and procedures, and to secure their cooperation.
• Demonstrated written and oral communications skills to be able to correspond with COR, government management, and employees.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand complex sets of procedures and other documentation.
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs and be able to operate all office equipment including but not limited to: telephones, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, printers, and computers. 

Desired Qualifications

• State Department experience preferred.

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900.

• This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.