What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC?
Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC (ADV) was established in 2009, provides superior program management, program support, strategic planning, and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, ADV is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contractor that has roots established in the Department of Defense and support agencies. At ADV, At ADV, our company values are Integrity, Distinction, Experience and Achievement.
- Do you have experience with leading large-scale initiatives?
- Are you passionate about the Afghan refuges and interested in how you can help with their successful transition to the United States?
If so, please consider working with us!
August 29, 2021, President Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead and coordinate ongoing efforts across the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside us in Afghanistan for the past two decades, as they safely resettle in the United States. At the President’s direction, the Secretary of Homeland Security is working with representatives from across the government to coordinate our response and ensure unity of effort.
To lead the effort in support of Operation Allies Welcome, DHS established a Unified Coordination Group (UCG). The UCG reports directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security and coordinates the implementation of a broad range of services who are neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents. This support includes initial processing at pre-designated U.S. military bases prior to being connected with non-governmental organizations for resettlement into communities. The work of the UCG is undertaken in close collaboration with partners in state and local government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
As of February 15, 2022, Operation Allies Welcome has entered Phase 2 operations which will support the resettlement of approximately 2,000 vulnerable Afghans into the United States each month through September 2022 when normal immigration processes will resume for this population.
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead this important initiative. The qualified candidate would have led large scale similar initiatives (i.e. Safe Haven). The selected candidate would be supporting two locations, approximately 63 FTE at multiple locations (Leesburg, VA and Camp Springs, MD) through September 2022.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, and control the contractor team in the successful execution of the project, and to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled, quality standards are met, and associated expectations of performance are achieved
- Provide expert direction and guidance to contractor team, develop schedules, formulate work plans, manage and control project funds and resources, and serve as point of contact with DHS Contracting Officer Representative and Task Monitors
Required Qualifications
- 10-15 years experience leading large scale initiatives, refuge related preferred
- Education: Master’s Degree, active PMP certification
- Active DHS Public Trust security clearance or eligibility
- Cultural awareness (sensitive to the newcomers’ traumatic experiences, cultural traditions, and recent arrival to the United States)
- Desired skills: Dari/Pashto language skills
ADV employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If a covered exemption is requested, it must be approved by our government customer and in line with contractual terms and conditions. You will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination, if selected.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
