Program Manager at Bering Straits Native Corporation in district of columbia, Washington DC

Job Description:

Overview




Summary




Bering Global Solutions a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Program Manager to lead HR functions and provide strategic direction for a security engineering team supporting IRS operations. The position works independently or as a member of a team at the direction of the government, directly related to business operations and supporting compliance and security needs within the IRS. The incumbent performs duties requiring independent decision-making across a variety of tasks, including compliance management, project status reporting, and stakeholder communication.Visit our website at www.beringstraits.com to apply!



Responsibilities



ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.• Team Leadership and Human Resources Management:Manage HR aspects such as staffing, performance, and training compliance for the security engineering team, aligning with IRS policies and objectives.• Compliance and Training Coordination:Ensure team compliance with regulatory training standards and certifications in IRS, NIST, ISO, and other relevant industry guidelines.• Strategic Direction and Planning:Develop and implement strategies that align with IRS cybersecurity and risk management priorities, advising on best practices and industry standards.• Reporting and Communication:Prepare and deliver regular status reports to government leads, conduct project status meetings, and maintain transparent communication across organizational levels.• Stakeholder Engagement:Build and maintain effective relationships with government leads and other stakeholders, supporting team and project objectives.

Qualifications




QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO's)• Experience and Skillset:• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, risk management, or a related field with a focus on cybersecurity and compliance.• Prior experience with IRS operations and a deep understanding of IRS frameworks, NIST, ISO, and other compliance standards.• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and time management capabilities.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.• Education and Certifications:• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; a master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred.• IAM/IAT Level III certification or PMP certification is required.



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics• Self-directed and able to work independently• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment• Motivation to take on additional projects and solve problems• Experience in a professional office and/or government environment preferred• Government contracting experience preferred



NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS• This position is not currently subject to federal or company requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination or regular testing; however, this is subject to change at any time. Employees are expected to comply with all current and future federal and company requirements.DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.


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