Program Manager - Junior - VECRA Inc

VECRA is seeking a Full-Time

Program Manager Junior

VECRA, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager Junior to support the management of the United States Coast Guard’s

(USCG) current operations by delivering products that facilitate the development of operational strategies. The

USCG is tasked with many responsibilities to safeguard the United States citizens and protect its interests

domestically and abroad.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

VECRA, Inc. is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), woman-owned small business

(WOSB), minority business enterprise (MBE) consulting firm implementing proven methodologies that help our

clients drive growth, transform businesses, and innovate breakthrough ideas. VECRA’s extensive experience with

innovative software applications, reporting systems, facilities and supply chain management, program

management and staffing support services are always:

Vigilant * Efficient * Collaborative * Responsive * Accurate

Job Description

The Program Manager Junior will oversee the development and execution of programs and is accountable for the

quality and timely delivery of contractual items under the contract terms and conditions. They ensure senior-level

management within the client organization knows the overall program status, including all relevant projects and

their potential impact on higher-level organizational strategic vision.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES

● Oversee the development and execution of programs and be accountable for the quality and timely

delivery of contractual items under the contract terms and conditions.

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● Support the management of current operations by delivering products that facilitate the development of

operational strategies.

● Initiate, plan, execute, and close projects performed.

● Manage contract execution day to day on a single project, possibly involving multiple tasks and groups of

personnel at multiple locations.

● Establish and maintain technical and financial reports demonstrating project progress.

● Assist with organizing, facilitating, or participating in conferences, forums, symposia, events, and

meetings.

● Serve as point of contact with the client.

● Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIRED SKILLS:

● Experience should fall in five or more of the following USCG’s eleven core missions:

o Search and Rescue (SAR)

o Counter Drug (CD)

o Alien Migrant Interdiction Operations (AMIO)

o Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS)

o Aids to Navigation (AToN)

o Living Marine Resources (LMR)

o Marine Safety (MS)

o Defense Readiness Operations (Def Ops)

o Marine Environmental Protection (MEP)

o Ice Operations (Ice Ops)

o Other Law Enforcement (OLE)

● At least four years of experience as a primary IMS scheduler for major projects and Microsoft Project

Expertise using IMS functionality.

● Experience in acquisition process and strategic document management.

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● Documented experience performing integrated master scheduling (IMS) on multi-mission dollar

acquisition efforts.

● Project Management certification desired.

EDUCATION

● 3 to 10 years of experience and a Master’s degree in a relevant or related field such as a Master of Project

Management or Business Administration OR;

● 5 to 10 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant or related field, such as a Bachelor's of

Project Management or Bachelor's of Business Administration.

OTHER

● Work Hours:

● Req Type: Nationwide

● Salary: Determined based on experience and education

● Location: To be Defined at the Task Order level

● Travel: Yes

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical

and dental.

VECRA, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. VECRA is committed to administering all

employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion,

sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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VECRA maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background

checks, where permitted by law.

Email resumes to HumanResources@vecrainc.com with Subject Line: Program Manager Junior

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