Deputy Program Manager

Description

Makwa Global is a Minnesota based company formed to offer government agencies a new approach to Tribal Enterprise capabilities. Makwa Global is a seasoned federal contractor which has a visionary approach and strategic attention to detail that our customers and employees can depend on.   

Makwa Global is looking to add a Deputy Program Manager to our team for an OCONUS Government Contract.

General Description:

The Deputy Program Manager will assist the PM managing the contractor processes that enable performance under the contract and subordinate task orders. The DPM will report directly to the PM, and coordinate with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR), and Government Technical Monitors (GTMS) when as assigned by PM to do so. DPM will function

as the principal interface between the PM and the contractor/PMO.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as back-up focal point for all contractor functions that pertain to performance under the DSTC contract and subordinate task orders.
• DPM will act on behalf of the pm during pm absences.
• Maintain weekly employee roster and status report to track filled CLINS, new hires, vacancies, resignations, terminations, CLIN changes, PSC conversions.
• Coordinate direct company billing for unit travel needs across domestic and international, in addition to miscellaneous contract expenses.
• Organize and produce contract deliverable documents for pm review and submission.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee professional development training as required for contract personnel.
• Support PM in new policy development and implementation.
• Coordinate HR issues and incidents, ensuring company responsiveness to requests for leave, pay issues other HR support needs of contract personnel.
• Coordinate recruiting needs, coordinate and/or conduct pre-screen interviews for initial candidate selections.
• Coordinate with security to meet all contract security clearance requirements.
• Perform contract data analytics to detect trends and collect more accurate appraisals of various issues.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with Department of State (DOS) and all Contractor employees to analyze needs for information and analysis on an ongoing basis.
• Work with PM on corporate budgeting and contract reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and practices.
• Among other duties assigned by leadership

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Must have at least 3 years of experience supporting government programs/contracts.
• At least two-year prior experience as a DPM or a manager supporting a government program/contract.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating HR and/or recruiting needs.
• Ability to conduct all the responsibilities listed above and demonstrated communication and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, evaluating, analyzing, and implementing government contract requirements.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint skills.
• Ability to function effectively in complex situations with multiple stakeholders.

Makwa Global and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.