Project Manager - Federal Background Investigations

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This posting is for a potential new contract and is not yet funded
POSITION: Project Manager, Federal Background Investigations
CITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizen
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Active Top Secret clearance based on a fully adjudicated SSBI
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University
Location: Work location is 13530 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Primary responsibility to manage all aspects of a Customer's delegated authority National Security background investigations project with ability to prioritize and effectively address needs across contract
* Primary contractual interface with the Government Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR)
* Execution capability of all job functions within the Project Management Operation (PMO) ensuring compliance to contract requirements and timeliness
* Oversight, management and supervision of a PMO Staff
* Forward thinking in regards to current and future Government initiatives
* Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results; lead focus groups as needed to determine viable solutions for the organization
* Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization's community profile and maintain interaction to engage Pre/Post Field engagement
* Ensure the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its Customers while staying within project budgets
* Coordinate quality and cost containment issues with the Compliance and Quality Control section
* Maintain operational status reports to include data pertaining to cases received, cases delivered, timeliness, quality, and staff production
* Schedule division level working groups to continuously improve quality, timeliness, and level of performance
* Have regular interactions with Vice President of Operations, Field Operations, Talent Acquisition, Training, Compliance and Quality Control, Business Operations, IT, Finance, HR, Business Development, and Security
* Provide ongoing training for team members to competently execute their task functions and to further advance their job skills and growth within the organization
* Work with Managers to determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery.
* Work with Financial team to prepare comprehensive budgets; work with the President and financial team to secure adequate funding for the operation
QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum of five years of background investigative experience in the Federal Government
* Minimum of five years background in the personnel security discipline which includes investigations, adjudications, or polygraph
* Proven track record as a successful Project Manager on Background Investigations
* Thorough understanding of Federal Investigative Standards
* Knowledge of financial management and experience in budget management
* Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to U.S. Government clients.
* Experience with Customer relations and interactions pertaining to project SOW requirements
* Knowledge of current community challenges relating to the mission of the organization.
* Knowledge of IT systems and understand how technology is used to improve efficiencies and process improvement.
* Experience in building teams and leadership development.
* Knowledge of the business development process and high-level understanding on how the government procurement process works.
* Successfully complete a security interview and pass pre-employment background check.
Preferred Experience and Education:
* Advanced degree
* PMP certification is desirable.
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Location(s):
Herndon, Virginia, United States

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