Global Advisory Support Services Program Manager

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Global Advisory Support Services Program Manager to support the United States Department of State’s (DOS’) Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Regional Peace, and Security (AF/RPS) and Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Global Programs and Initiatives (PM/GPI) and Office of Security Assistance (PM/SA). This is a remote / deployable position to provide management of advisory services that provide guidance and support for the U.S. government’s assistance to international partners around the world with substantial focus in sub-Saharan Africa.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Global Advisory Support Services Program Manager at Terrestris do?

As the Global Advisory Support Services Program Manager, you will assist The United States Department of State’s (DOS’) Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Regional Peace, and Security (AF/RPS) and Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Global Programs and Initiatives (PM/GPI) and Office of Security Assistance (PM/SA) in supporting U.S. foreign policy goals throughout the world through a variety of programs and policies designed to bolster peace, security and regional stability.

What does a typical day look like for the Global Advisory Support Services Program Manager?

You will:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters pertaining to this program and bear ultimate responsibility for ensuring all requirements of the project are met.
• Ensure that all project budgets, personnel, and activities meet Department of State standards and are in accordance with the Global Advisory requirements.
• Provide the Department of State any requested program or contract information and communicate regularly with the Department of State Program Office to discuss any anticipated challenges or concerns.
• Conduct assessments and engage with a wide-range of stakeholders, including U.S. government agencies and offices, regional and multilateral officials, other international donors, local leaders, academics and non-governmental organizations in order to identify critical needs of the programs.
• Collect, track and maintain all information for programs to which you are assigned to oversee and manage.
• Develop frameworks and assessment tools to enhance the overall monitoring and evaluation of projects.
• Travel periodically to international locations to conduct assessments.
• Monitor and review programs regularly.
• Meet with U.S. Embassy representatives and other international partners to ensure that projects are meeting their objectives and that project personnel are performing up to Department of State standards.
• Research and provide updates leveraging best practices and initiatives related to strengthening security sector assistance.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the peacekeeper we’re looking for if you have:

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent and six years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience, OR a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and eight years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience, OR a High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of progressively more complex experience in U.S. Government acquisitions (government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and/or private/vendor) program management experience.
• At least three years as the lead program/project manager for a single or multiple contracts and/or task orders with a minimum $5 million ceiling value.
• At least three years as the lead program/project manager for Foreign Assistance programs for the Department of State and/or United States Agency for International Development with an individual or multiple contract or task order award with a minimum $1 million obligated value.
• At least eight years of progressive leadership experience in managing complex projects and/or programs, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated adherence to quality standards and reviews program deliverables.
• Demonstrated research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with customers/clients, including the ability to respond to cost and technical tasks, monitor contract and task order performance, and apply required course corrections.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software to include Word, Power Point, Teams, Excel (advanced) and SharePoint and the ability to show advanced skills, e.g., presentation development, written policies/procedures, formulas/functions, data visualization, pivot tables, macros, or VBA language. Provision of Certification in MS Office through industry recognized provider (e.g., Certiport, Coursera, etc.) is required.
• Demonstrated fluency (spoken and written) in English language.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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