Associate Project Manager - All Native Group

Summary

The contractor serves as an Associate Program Manager, and is primarily responsible for exercising stewardship over, and supporting teams in the access, collection, management, and analysis of motor vehicle safety data, and for planning, designing, and conducting comprehensive studies to identify, assess, and resolve problems and issues relevant to motor vehicle safety and to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and operations in meeting established goals and objectives, analyzing program performance data to identify impact;
• Provides programmatic advice and guidance to staff regarding the analysis, planning, and development of overseas safety programs;
• Review submitted mishap reports, identify root cause and add any corrective actions as necessary;
• Plans and leads assessments to identify design criteria, scopes of work, specifications, cost estimates, and drawings for newly identified locations for program implementation.
• Coordinates work with program efforts of other organizations within OBO and the Department; coordinates and discusses analyses, findings, and alternatives with requesting officials, supervisors, and other interested parties, as necessary;
• Provides suggestions and recommendations through written technical reports prepared using software technologies including Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, and MS SharePoint.
• Educates personnel at all staffing levels on motor vehicle safety matters to ensure understanding of the basis and criticality of motor vehicle safety program implementation, along with education on identifying and eliminating or controlling risk. Educates post officials to enable them to perform their functions and meet responsibilities. Trains employees in other applicable safety, health and environmental topic areas.
• Develops and maintains statistical data relative to risk management.
• Analyzes mishap statistics and investigative reports to compare incident rates, evaluates economic loss due to damaged property, severity of injuries sustained and environmental conditions surrounding mishaps; isolates casual factors and devises measures to control hazards detected. Review for applicability and track completion of corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.   
• Provides logistics and administrative support with travel arrangements and guidance, training, time and attendance tracking
• May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise

Competencies

• Knowledge of and skill in applying analytical/evaluative methodologies and techniques of program analysis to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations
• Ability to apply and adapt accepted research and qualitative/quantitative analytical techniques such as literature search, data collection and management, development and administration of questionnaires, flowcharting of work processes, graphing, calculation of means, modes, standard deviations, and similar statistical measures
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents, which affect the use of program and related support resources in areas studied 
• Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives work processes, and administrative operations of the organization, of overall DOS program goals and objectives, and of the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the value of program accomplishments 
• Ability to analyze data for graphical presentation 
• Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures, and in preparing and delivering briefings to managers on study findings and recommendations; and interpersonal skills in presenting recommendations and assisting in negotiating solutions to disputes.
• Skills in planning, organizing, and directing team study work as required, and in negotiating with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial resources, required extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desired of the activity selected 
• Exceptional proficiency in the development and presentation of verbal and written communications; and the ability to draft detailed reports for review by technical and non-technical personnel. 
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers (PCs) using Windows NT and MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook, and MS Professional Office Suite for Windows or equivalent office suite. Specifically, the contractor must be proficient in the basic and advanced functions of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have some familiarity with MS Access and other database software. 
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing situations and circumstances where a high degree of personal innovation and adaptability may be required. 

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

Travel

Travel may be required for this position; however, the Contracting Officer's Representative must approve all travel prior to the commencement thereof.

The work is mostly sedentary. However, frequent international travel for periods less than 30 consecutive calendar days per trip is required, which can be extremely taxing both physically and psychologically, may involve long transits, layovers and time zone dislocation, and may involve multiple modes of air, land, rail, and water transportation to reach final destinations. There is considerable walking while traveling and the contractor must be capable of bending, crouching, stretching, etc., when making site visits.

The contractor must be available for overseas travel for extended periods of time, and to work extended work hours in conjunction with contractor schedules while at overseas project sites.

Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in program management and program planning, and the ability to apply this knowledge to diverse, complex, and important work assignments where solutions are not readily apparent.

Drug Free Workplace
All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen and must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance. 

AAP/EEO Statement

All Native Group, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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