Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program Manager

Job Description

The DoS Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program provides assistance to foreign governments to ensure that their strategic trade control (STC) systems meet international standards, to assist in establishing appropriate national legal authorities and independent capabilities to regulate legitimate trade in dual-use items and conventional arms, create authorities and capabilities to identify, interdict, and investigate illicit shipments by nefarious actors seeking to bypass the authorization system, and to prosecute those who violated the law.

EXBS program implementation includes technical assistance and training activities, legal-regulatory consultations, assessments of national export control systems in EXBS partner countries, equipment maintenance and repair, global and regional conferences, deployment and enhancement of automated licensing systems and upgrade of other tools, and training curriculum development. These activities facilitate long-term, systemic change.

Job Description:

The Program Manager, under indirect supervision, oversees the operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of a multi-faceted program/project typically consisting of a set of closely related subprograms or associated activities. Oversees fiscal, operational, administrative, and human resources management of the program. Seeks and develops outside funding sources, serves as principal point of representation and liaison with external constituencies on operational matters, and provides day-to-day technical/professional guidance and leadership as appropriate to the area of expertise.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Baccalaureate or higher-level degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration and/or Management OR a combination of education and experience which furnished the appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the requirements of this statement of work (SOW).

Monitoring and Evaluation Experience. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop support deliverable criteria and metrics covering complex program mission and functions, and monitoring and evaluation techniques for advanced law enforcement training programs.

Analytical skills. Must be able to review an organization's procedures and find ways to improve efficiency.

Communication skills. Demonstrated advanced communication and conflict management skills are required.

Detail oriented. Program managers must pay attention to details. This quality is necessary across a range of tasks.

Leadership skills. In managing workers and coordinating administrative duties, program and project Managers must be able to motivate employees and deal with issues that may arise.

Knowledge of, and skills related to the development of professional correspondence for use by project and program managers.

Skilled in preparation, presentation, and evaluation of plans, designs, reports, and other correspondence.

Additional Qualifications:

Knowledge of, and skill related to the development of program level correspondence.

Knowledge and skill in program assessment techniques related to resource allocation, risk management, performance metrics and project execution.

Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as customer service skills due to daily inter-action with various levels of both international and domestic stakeholders. Oral and written fluency in English.

Experience working with a diverse and often conflicting group of stakeholders on politically sensitive programming initiatives.

Ability to perform without Government assistance or training.