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Deputy support services project manager


Chemonics seeks a deputy support services project manager to support the USAID Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). The deputy project manager will support the project manager in programmatic operations and leadership of a team of 40 to 50 professionals on a support services contract. The project will provide the DCHA with contracts and grants management, recruitment, field support services, information management systems, administrative support, and training and capacity development. The deputy project manager will be based in Washington, D.C. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Job Requirements Qualifications:
* Master's degree in business administration, economics, international affairs, or a related field preferred
* A minimum of five years of experience in government contracting with demonstrated working knowledge of cost plus fixed fee, firm fixed price, and indefinite delivery indefinite quantity/indefinite quantity contracts; knowledge of direct grants and grants under contract; and experience managing USAID or U.S. Department of State contracts
* Working knowledge of Foreign Disaster Assistance, Transition Initiatives, Democracy and Governance, and Food for Peace programs
* Experience preparing and analyzing budgets for large, complex contracts required
* Strong financial management skills and experience managing multi-million dollar government contracts within USAID, the U.S. Department of State, or an equivalent federal agency; knowledge of the FAR, ADS, FTR, and other relevant regulations preferred
* Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and client service orientation
* Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to DCHA_DeputyProjectManager@Chemonics.com by May 31, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "DCHA - Deputy Project Manager" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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