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LMI is seeking a skilled Program Manager to support the Department of Homeland Security Office of Health Security. Successful Program Manager demonstrate competency in program management, financial management, resource management, stakeholder management, project execution, leadership, critical thinking, relationship management, and business growth while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior.
LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.
Responsibilities
- Management of complex projects ensuring that goals, requirements, and outcomes are defined and that the appropriate resources are allocated
- Monitor team performance to ensure that projects are implemented, supported, and closed accurately and in accordance with key milestones and established project standards are upheld and clearly defined throughout the entire process of each project’s development and execution
- Foster positive working relationships with team, client personnel and leadership counterparts
- Prioritize tasks, set deadlines and assign resources to each project
- Track cost, schedule and performance, as well as prepare documents and develop project specific policy, procedures and report status to all levels
- Manage staffing requirements, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and execution
- Manage task assignments and oversight of personnel to ensure excellence in services delivery
- Prepare monthly cost reports and ensure such deliverables are submitted in a timely fashion and of high quality/accuracy. When appropriate, propose a plan to correct any cost variances or projected rate adjustments
- Prepare briefing charts, schedule meetings, keep records and record minutes, prepare after-action reports in support of technical reviews
- Ensure program compliance with government and corporate policies and mandates, and adherence to directives from governing entities
- Anticipate and resolves procurement challenges and problems, such as small business set aside goals, certification requirements, and acquisition strategy
- Work with LMI and LMI business partners to pursue new business opportunities
- Support business development and bid and proposal efforts for opportunities, bringing together capabilities across LMI to define a solution that meets and exceeds client expectations.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, project management, public health, communications or related field
- At least 8 years of experience in federal program management
- Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, developing high quality deliverables for senior federal leaders
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability
Desired Skills
- Master’s degree or higher.
- Prior experience running projects of similar size and scope
- PMP Certification or other equivalent certifications
- Public Health, Data Analytics, PPBE or Emergency Management
