ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

The Tepa Companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. They deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing and technology services. Established in 2005, the Tepa Companies employ people in offices across the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Tepa Companies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Vice President of Federal Programs, Technology to work closely with the Executive Vice President (EVP), Project Managers, and Staff as needed to assist with business development, management, operations, staff, and production needs to:

• Support and assist the EVP with development of federal strategic direction, business development and federal project optimization.
• Directly manage staff as assigned.
• Procure, promote and cultivate relationships with federal government and other clients
• Provide support to the identification and pursuit of business opportunities to include proposal generation.
• Develop and implement streamlined and standardized processes and procedures supporting Technology operations consistent with Tepa's organizational policies.
• Assist with the overall management of operations in alignment with Tepa's vision, core values, and goals.
• Provide project/program management, as needed.

Job responsibilities include:

• Partner with EVP to implement direct management processes including, but not limited to, federal business development direction, contract management, and program/project team oversight.
• Ensure technical staff are managed, mentored, and trained to support the project managers and clients.
• Help manage strategic initiatives of the Technology Business Unit to meet or exceed approved business plans.
• Ensure streamlined and standardized processes are developed to support effective business unit operations, consistent with Tepa standards, for areas including safety, quality, project management, contracting and subcontracting, field readiness, proposal development and security.
• Provide recommendations and feedback on proposed Enterprise systems that impact Technology operations
• Promote positive working support and collaboration with other Tepa divisions in Business Development efforts and project collaboration and staff resource support.
• Lead federal project cost estimating and conduct review of estimates by others.
• Provide input and guidance on the selection of team members and selection of subcontractor(s).
• Support the Section Managers, Talent Management, and HR teams to assure Tepa can effectively hire, coach/counsel, and terminate employees and subcontractors as needed.
• Assist project managers with technical issues, scheduling, cost control measures, administrative and customer service skills.
• Assist Project Managers in providing direction as needed in response to the customer/job issues, staffing issues, or site concerns.
• Participate in contract negotiations and contract dispute meetings as necessary.
• Perform project management duties for specific projects to include federal and nonfederal scopes.
• Other duties as assigned by the EVP.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in earth sciences, technology, environmental, or other related field and/or 10 years' experience in a similar management-level position.
• 10 years' experience developing cost estimates and developing proposals/bids.
• 10 years' experience managing project teams as well as subcontractors.
• 10 years' direct experience in federal government contract management.
• Experience managing a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Proven organizational leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to keep and maintain confidential and secure records and information.

Preferred Experience (not required):

• Previous Tepa project management experience
• Previous experience in professional services organization
• Project Management Professional certification
• Experience in an 8(a) organization