Training Manager/Deputy Program Manager

QSI is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support our government client in Washington, D.C. The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) shall support VO under the general guidance of VO/DO and the Contract Program Manager. The DPM will serve as acting Program Manager in the absence of the PM. The DPMwill perform a wide range of activities involved in carrying out VO/DO's responsibilities. You must have an active Top-Secret security clearance.

Intent to Hire: Upon contract award (Dec24/Jan25), we are excited to hire a candidate who not only meets our job requirements but also shares our commitment to excellence.

Location

Washington, D.C.

Level/Salary Range

$116K - $144K

HR Contact

Subrina Miles

Job Category

Exempt

Security Clearance Required

Top Secret (may require SCI)

Position Type

Full-time

Duties/Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in Federal Government contract management
• Ability to prepare management, business, technical, and personnel reports, reviews, and documents for internal and external use
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and work ethic
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory material
• Experience in the field of expertise required by this contract
• Preferred:
  • Experience in coordinating, designing, delivering, maintaining, and evaluating training programs
  • Experience identifying and implementing telework/hybrid work environment best practices for direct hire and contract managers and employees.

• Coordinate and present training to DOS personnel and contractor staff and maintain and make available all training materials;
• Maintain a current collection of internal and external training resources. Prepare training reports and individual training records;
• Coordinate, reserve, and evaluate external training programs and/or conferences;
• Conduct training needs assessments and respond to training requests identified by managers. Determine staff skill levels and training needs using various methods which may include but are not limited to: review of quality assurance data, needs assessment surveys, participant course evaluations, employee feedback, and management feedback;
• Develop a mechanism to track employee training needs by individuals.
• Prepare and create audio visual materials, manuals, handbooks, job aids, and other training materials as needed;
• Identify and organize speakers or presenters from within and outside of VO, as necessary.
• Analyze participation response, develop findings, and make recommendations;
• Coordinate and develop training packages;
• Provide updates and refresher training as program, regulatory or policy changes are implemented;
• In coordination with VO/DO, respond to requests for VO subject matter expert speakers for courses at the Foreign Service Institute or other locations;
• Consult with CA/EX/HRD on training as necessary or when required by VO/DO;
• Onboard all PSS contract staff into VO in a smooth and orderly process;
• Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding for Government and other contract employees;
• Provide training and best practices for telework to both direct hire and contract managers and employees;
• Coordinate telework agreements, remote systems access, and other administrative tasks that support telework for direct hire and contract staff; and
• Draft, edit, and clear all products in appropriate formats to include but not limited to documents, regulations, briefing papers, and correspondence.

• Bachelor's Degree (PMP preferred); and
• One (1) year as a manager or deputy manager of a team on a federal or commercial contract of similar size and scope; and
• Four (4) years of experience coordinating training activities