Monday, June 04, 2007
Program Director in Dallas, TX
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN DALLAS, TX - NO RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE. Directs Project Support Analysts/Specialists and other assigned contract staff in providing on-site project management/administrative support and coordination to various contract(s), project(s) or task(s), including, but not limited to contract accounting and reporting, contract administration, payroll/personnel processing, maintenance and reporting, purchasing, facility leasing and service administration, etc. This is a seasoned project management/administrative professional, who possesses a comprehensive knowledge of management and ACS project support concepts, practices, and procedures. The incumbent provides tactical management to ensure quality of diverse and dispersed administrative support staff assigned to a large, complex contract, client and/or areas (single or multiple programs). Incumbents operate independently, subject to general direction of senior operations management. Work involves considerable interface with client and ACS operations staff. Errors can cause considerable delay, expense and disruption. REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintenance of contract budget (actual/projected) records. Tracking ACS costs and performance, including time sheet collection, verification, payroll/labor accounting, reporting, and distribution. Preparation and initiation of contract billing, and providing supporting documentation/reporting to secure payment for services and other deliverables provided to client. Administration of personnel records, and administrative processing of contract employees including, new hire orientation, benefit administration, security administration, training arrangements, travel/expense authorizations, salary and performance evaluations, terminations, etc. Incumbents ensure that associated forms and notifications are approved, and processed and that various ACS and client required reports are updated to reflect changes, e.g., staffing/bid rate reporting. Facility administration, including space planning and allocation/moves. Administrations of building/facility/equipment leasing, maintenance and/or repair arrangements, including telecommunications, mail, custodial, equipment, printing and repro services. Coordination, as necessary, with ACS and client representatives, as well as outside vendors. Purchasing equipment and supplies: conducting cost/benefit analyses, obtaining quotes, negotiates with vendors and initiating purchase orders for both task and overhead items. Conducting/compiling/making special analyses, reports and presentations of budgets, performance, forecasts, etc., as required. Introduction/implementation of administrative or financial control procedures, which improve the effective operation of the unit. Participates in the research and planning of overall ACS project support operating policies and standards for designated area, contact, and/or client. Participates development of overall operations/program management long-term goals and objectives and the planning and development of specific project support programs. Provides guidance to staff to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the same. Plans and maintains budget for functional unit, and initiates and approves (as designated) requests for resources. Acts as point of appeal for other departments to resolve problems regarding project support for designated area, contact and/or client and acts as in-house consultant. May contribute to specific proposal efforts and management level presentations. Directs recruitment, selection, training, development and reward/recognition of project support personnel across designated area, contact and/or client to ensure consistent fair and equitable treatment. May act as point of appeal regarding employee relations and development issues for assigned personnel. Keeps apprised of developments in field of expertise to ensure currency and makes recommendations to management to improve efficiency/effectiveness. Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent work experience. 10+ years progressively responsible experience providing related client/project/contract administrative support. 4+ years experience in successful task lead or supervisory role. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here