Project Manager at The KACE Company, LLC in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Title: Project Manager

Location: Washington D.C., Merrifield, VA

Security Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI clearance or be SCI eligible with a TS clearance

Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.

Travel: Some travel will be required (approximately 45%)

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About KACE:

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:

Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the operations of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) program: State and Local Overtime Program. Provide program-level support to the nine OCDETF Regions within the State and Local Overtime Program. Strike Force Operational Expense Program. Provide program-level support to the nineteen OCDETF Strike Forces, within the Strike Force Operational Program. Training Development and Execution. Providing Training to all Joint Law Enforcement Operations Participants.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage a project or multiple projects, from inception to deployment.


• Ensure that all parties, including top management, rank-and-file employees, contractor management, and employees are kept appraised as to all pertinent information and requirements.


• Provide guidance and direction in multiple tasks across several functional areas.


• Responsible for overall contractor performance.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors Degree


• Minimum 10 years of project management experience with a Federal Law Enforcement Agency.


• OCDETF Program experience preferred


• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance or be SCI eligible with a TS clearance


• Experience in law enforcement is required


• Deep familiarity with OCDETF Field and Executive Office operations, federal drug enforcement procedures, and task force coordination is highly desired.


• Ability to demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills


• Ability to work with individuals at all levels


• Ability to plan and organize complex work effectively


• Ability to supervise employees

Clearance:

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements:

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.


• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions


• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time.


• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time.


• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time.


• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.


• Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com.