Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

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The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for the overall execution of the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP) contract. This key position serves as the primary point of contact for government officials and lead a specialized team providing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) detection support to federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners Provides leadership, operational oversight, personnel management, reporting, and coordination with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and Federal Program Manager.

This position supports mission-critical Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) operations. Personnel must be capable of supporting surge deployments, intelligence-driven operations, National Special Security Events (NSSE), and steady-state detection missions. Travel, extended hours, 24/7 shift work, weekends, holidays, and recall during contingency operations may be required. The Project Manager manages all personnel and performance, travel and Other Direct Costs (ODC) approvals, and provides operational oversight of the project.

Work for this position will be located at one of the following sites:

• Fort Dix, NJ
• Herndon, VA
• Indianapolis, IN
• Portland, OR
• Washington, DC

This position supports travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites throughout the 54 US States and Territories.

• Contract Management:
  Oversee all contract work, ensuring activities align with DHS objectives. Manage and track staff timecards, hiring, retention, and talent management.
• Team Leadership:
  Ensure Technical Support Specialists (TSS) maintain proficiency in CBRN equipment, tactics, and procedures. Conduct quarterly and annual performance evaluations.
• Operational Support:
  Coordinate CBRN detection operations, including planning logistics and conducting detection activities for national security events and threat responses.
• Reporting & Compliance:
  Deliver weekly progress reports, monthly budget/program status reports, and annual performance summaries. Maintain a drug and alcohol testing program in accordance with federal regulations.
• Financial Oversight:
  Track budgeting and expendables via a cloud dashboard and approve all travel authorizations and procurements (pp. 4,
  6).Provide input for Technical Support Specialists (TSS), quarterly performance reviews and annual evaluations.
• Provide CBRN operations support as needed including developing plans, procedures, logistics, and conducting detection activities including equipment checks, using equipment for detection, and reporting as needed.
• Uphold professional standards of the MDDP, in all communications and interactions with internal staff and external partners.
• Provide weekly, monthly, and yearly program status reports to the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) MDDP program office.
• Review and approve all travel…