DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to our employees. As part of the DAWSON “Ohana”, you will be provided a best-in-class benefits program that strives to ensure our great people have peace of mind when it comes to health and wellness. For more information about DAWSON and our benefits programs, please visit www.dawson8a.com.

Mission Assurance Program Manager

Location: JBSA Ft. Sam Houston

Summary: Assist the government with identifying and characterizing hazards and threats; determine specific hazards and threats ranging from natural events, human-caused events, or technologically caused events; and determines additional hazards and threats that may affect personnel, assets, and mission requirements. Coach, teach, and mentor installations on Mission Assurance (MA) Program.

Job Description:

• Develops detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and cost throughout the life cycle of the programs/projects.
• Reviews programs/projects to determine how they can be accomplished with the least disruption to workers and mission operations and that directions and schedules are accomplished in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular information planning sessions.
• Maintains productive; interaction with staff, reports on the status and progress of work accomplished to date, and monitors work in progress.
• Establishes program objectives and units of measure for determining when objectives have been met;.
• Makes recommendations for actions when adjustments or a different course of action is necessary.
• Drafts guidance and direction regarding program management and reporting.
• Plans and initiates a comprehensive evaluation system for the review and analysis of proposed costs, program development, and performance.
• Participates in meetings with external and internal staff and representatives from staff agencies and industry to determine program status, major milestones, and coordination of each to detect in advance potential slippage or increased costs, and to ascertain appropriate action required to maintain or improve program schedules.
• Takes actions necessary to correct any identified problem areas and/or manages short and long range planning activities that include multi-year work plans that are the products of subordinate organizational projects/programs.

Qualifications:

• Secret security clearance
• BA/BS in related field (Preferred/Not Required)
• 10 years military and or civilian experience in DoD and Army risk management policies, procedures, and funding sources.
• Comprehensive knowledge of interagency operations and experience in working with partner nations, Allies, and commercial entities.
• Expert knowledge in preparing risk management remediation packages on complex assets
  and components which span multiple disciplines to include Emergency Management,
  Antiterrorism, Physical Security, Health, logistics, transportation, electrical power, energy
  security and other areas for the command.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance; and an Employee Assistance Program.

DAWSON gives preference to Internal Candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.