Program Manager Emergency Support Section

Remote

Overview

Aveshka is currently seeking a seasoned Program Manager (PM) to supervise a team supporting the Emergency Support Section (ESS- ESF #13 Branch and Incident Response Branch) under the Special Operations Division within the Directorate of Field Operations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Support is required during both steady-state and activation operations and may require deployment to activation sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, review and coordinate work performed by all contract personnel under ESS PWS
• Maintain effective liaison with government personnel in coordination with the COR
• Oversee project management, including all aspects of the project including planning, executing, and monitoring
• Provide strong analytical and project support, facilitate executive work groups, and build teams to complete projects as necessary
• Develop long-term and strategic objectives to help ensure that end user requirements will be satisfied in future years of the contract
• Ensure project deliverables and schedules are implemented in a timely manner
• Ensure contractual performance criteria and due dates are met
• During activations, serve as the Executive Officer to the ESS National Coordinator who oversees day-to-day operations of the Management Support Team (i.e., gathering information for and providing advice, opinions, recommendations and ideas to the National Coordinator and other ESS officials)

Qualifications

Required Education

• Completed a course of study resulting in an advanced degree either an MBA or other Master's Degree

Required Experience

• 5+ years of leadership experience assigned in a unit responsible for crisis management/emergency management, response, and/or training for a large law enforcement organization which includes responsibility for, and actual deployment to, "real world" incidents
• 10+ years as a law enforcement officer, at the federal, state, or local level and have worked in the crisis, consequence or emergency management fields or possess a similar military experience
• Be fluent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite tools and able to learn, comprehend, and utilize other law enforcement/emergency management databases as required.
• Have well-developed oral and written communications skills to prepare and defend policy recommendations, make presentations to management and professional groups, and to coordinate and liaise with representatives from other agencies.
• If directed, must be able to deploy in support of ESS activations or other ESS mission requirements within 12 hours of notification
• Maintain a valid driver's license and be capable of operating a government automobile, SUV, or light truck as necessary
• Demonstrate ability and experience in leading and coordinating policy, project evaluations, formulating policy, and to analyze and synthesize problems
• Demonstrated ability and experience in developing and presenting viable options to solve problems and implement solutions that improve outcomes
• Demonstrated ability and experience evaluating resource allocations within large, multi-million-dollar entities to determine how to maximize mission effectiveness and efficiency
• Have demonstrated ability and experience in making resource allocation recommendations based on complex tradeoffs
• Demonstrated skill in dealing routinely with the highest level of officials - with diverse backgrounds, interests, and points of view - both within and outside the government

Required Clearance

• Eligibility for a Top-Secret Security clearance

About Aveshka:

Aveshka is a professional services firm focused on addressing our nation's most complex threats and challenges. As a small business we're committed to supporting our clients' missions with services delivered by our diverse and experienced staff. With expertise in cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and public health, our experience base spans federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector entities.

Aveshka encourages collaborative communication and ongoing learning. Some of our benefits include:

• Extensive training programs
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Education reimbursement
• Technology benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous paid time off and much more!

Aveshka is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)