[Hiring] Vendor Manager @Chenega MIOS

Role Description

The Vendor Manager is responsible for financial program execution, including vendor management, in support of Customs and Border Protection Inspection Technology programs. The Vendor Manager is responsible for the effective use of resources in meeting the requirements of providing quality maintenance, logistics, and relocation services.

A successful candidate will be well-organized with strong attention to detail and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day financial guidance and leadership.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial execution and reporting, including purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and timely payment of vendors.
• Act in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Manage timekeeping, required training, and onboarding.
• Establish and maintain a consistent cadence of vendor meetings.
• Perform quarterly review of vendors, including performance measurements and feedback.
• Provide weekly input to WAR.
• Generate Monthly Status Report – coordinate resources, prepare draft, provide draft to program leadership for peer review prior to monthly submission.
• Resolve problems, complete audits, and identify trends.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate financial activities across the program.
• Determine, monitor, and review all directorate activities, including cost, operational budgets, staffing requirements, subcontracts, and mitigation of risks.
• Direct compliance of maintenance and logistics elements of both prime contract and subcontracts.
• Coordinate activities of assigned personnel with other management team members.
• Assist in resolution of contractual issues through coordination with the Program Manager and parent company procurement personnel.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and security requirements.
• Review technical documentation and provide requested/required reports to customers and corporate elements.
• Assist the Program Manager and/or DPM to gather and document Program Management Review and/or Weekly Activity Report (WAR) data for presentation to customer and corporate elements.
• Prepare scheduled and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Prepare and submit deliverables as directed.
• Keep detailed financial records of Lorton and Albuquerque activities.
• Review and approve/disapprove vendor invoices.
• Participate in continuous process improvement projects.
• Plan, direct, and manage any special engineering projects if required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mathematics, Business, or equivalent OR High school diploma or GED equivalent with 4+ additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 3+ years of financial management experience.
• 3+ years of personnel management experience.
• CBP Background Investigation (BI).
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Costpoint, MAXIMO experience.
• PMP certification.
• Knowledge of federal government contracting environment.
• In-depth knowledge of government procurement regulations, DHS policies and procedures, and Federal Travel Regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong financial skills required.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong work ethic, ability to be a self-starter, and the desire to work and succeed in a rigorous and challenging dynamic business environment.
• Excellent writing, presentation, verbal skills, report preparation, and technical writing required. Examples may be required for review.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and direct varied programs and tasks involved within the daily activities of the contract.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Benefits

• Broad range of benefits offered to team members.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill sharpening.
• Supportive culture that encourages team members to do their best work.
• Well-being programs and flexibility for healthy living.