DAWSON

Project Manager

DAWSON

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Denver • Alabama • California • United States

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SeniorLead

About the role

  • This key position serves as the single point of contact responsible for execution of all contract requirements supporting the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP).
  • Provides leadership, operational oversight, personnel management, reporting, and coordination with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and Federal Program Manager.
  • Supports mission-critical Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) operations.
  • Personnel must be capable of supporting surge deployments, intelligence-driven operations, National Special Security Events (NSSE), and steady-state detection missions.
  • Travel, extended hours, 24/7 shift work, weekends, holidays, and recall during contingency operations may be required.
  • The Project Manager manages all personnel and performance, travel and Other Direct Costs (ODC) approvals, and provides operational oversight of the project.
  • Provide input for Technical Support Specialists (TSS), quarterly performance reviews and annual evaluations.
  • Ensures that TSSs maintain proficiency in equipment, policies, standards, tactics, and procedures of the MDDP.
  • Host routine meetings with TSSs to inform staff of policy or guidance changes, receive feedback on program operations, gather issues staff are facing, or any other items as necessary.
  • Feedback will be provided back to federal program office.
  • Shall conduct corrective actions on TSS staff if they are not maintaining proficiency in equipment, policies, standards, tactics, and procedures of the MDDP.
  • Will have administrative access to equipment for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) required systems, support equipment maintenance as needed, and support equipment inventory as needed.
  • Provide CBRN operations support as needed including developing plans, procedures, logistics, and conducting detection activities including equipment checks, using equipment for detection, and reporting as needed.
  • Uphold professional standards of the MDDP, in all communications and interactions with internal staff and external partners.
  • Provide weekly, monthly, and yearly program status reports to the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) MDDP program office.
  • Review and approve all travel authorizations and procurements including ODCs prior to being forwarded to the MDDP federal program office for final approval.
  • Available to perform 24/7 shift work, weekend and holidays to support CBRN national deployments.

Requirements

  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • CBRN subject matter expert
  • Have a Commercial Drivers License Class B (CDL B) or ability to obtain within 3 months following contract award
  • 20+ years operational CBRN experience including detection operations and logistics during national special security events (NSSE), events of significance to include Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Events, enhanced steady state, steady-state and surge operations
  • Minimum 5 years personnel leadership and management experience
  • Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for performance of duties
  • Able to lift/carry equipment up to 50lbs
  • Versed in authoritative documents as well as understanding how they are applied
  • Ability to Travel 50-75% during the year
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) program with employer match
  • paid vacation and sick leave
  • employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • an Employee Assistance Program
  • flexible work environment
  • several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage, accident insurance, identity theft coverage, pet insurance, and more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
CBRN operationsdetection operationslogisticspersonnel managementperformance reportingequipment maintenanceequipment inventoryproficiency in equipmentpolicy compliancesurge operations
Soft Skills
leadershipoperational oversightcommunicationcoordinationfeedback provisionproblem-solvingteam managementadministrative skillsadaptabilityinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Active Secret Security ClearanceCommercial Drivers License Class B (CDL B)