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Deputy Project Manager

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%

Overview

Deputy Project Manager (ICE-2024-21950):

 

Bowhead seeks a Deputy Project Manager to 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.

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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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