Oil and Gas Consulting Program Manager

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Oil and Gas Consulting Program Manager [541690 Full Time] located in The United States (East Coast) to support an engagement for U.S. Govt. Agency that has significant responsibilities in the regulation and management of hydrocarbon and geothermal resources, wind and solar energy and hydropower.  The Agency’s International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) provides assistance on technical, regulatory, environmental, and financial management for national development on a range of energy and non-energy resources. 

U.S. Govt. Agency International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) that provides assistance on technical, regulatory, environmental, and financial management for national development on a range of energy and non-energy resources.  The ITAP manages and implements assistance programs designed to support a wide range of bilateral technical oil, gas, energy, and extractives engagements in priority countries, with the goal of furthering sustained efforts to alleviate energy poverty, ensure strong sector governance and transparency, and promote sustainable resource management. These programs include core objectives are to help establish the capacity to manage sector resources responsibly. 

Projects are focused on key areas of : 1) policy, legal, and regulatory reform; 2) technical, operational, and economic analysis; 3) financial mechanisms and market creation; 4) economic management, transparency and fiscal policy; 5) and environmental impacts and social and community issues related to resource development.  ProSidian Teams provide technical assistance and training related to four Capacity Challenges:  1) TECHNICAL understanding of resources and new extractive technologies / techniques 2) FINANCIAL management of revenues from the sector 3) LEGAL best practices for international laws and regulations 4) ENVIRONMENTAL protectins for people and environment from sector impacts.  Typical country stakeholders include:  Govt.  officials (national, municipal, regional and village levels); Legislators; national, state, and local regulators; communities (inc. vulnerable groups) potentially affected by energy projects or a lack of transparency in the sector; trade associations and chambers of commerce; professional associations, such as engineering societies; NGOs; research institutes and universities; bilateral and multilateral donors; and Other U.S. Govt.  agencies active in the country (e.g., USAID).

This is a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 position with commensurate benefits and competitive salary. The ideal candidate shall work to support requirements as a Oil and Gas Consulting Program Manager [541690 Full Time] and utilize professionals skills, experience, and/or technical expertise to support project requirements in a primary capacity, to include full and part-time personnel who provide advisory assistance and support on national oil, gas, and mining policy, laws, contracting and regulation.  Work to increase the institutional capacity in the oil, gas, and mining sectors, including the technical capacity and tools of the government and candidates, must be fluent in the English Language with other native languages as an acceptable compliment.  Candidates may or may not be required to work directly within the designated country or region and can commute to the work/client site as necessary to fulfill requirements of projects.  Attendance in conference calls or in-person meetings will also be required.  If Travel is required to a location that is over fifty miles one-way allowable Travel charges may be reimbursed.

The Oil and Gas Consulting Program Manager shall manage, support, participate on teams that deploy considerable expertise and capabilities in order to provide bilateral assistance on Gov-to-Gov Engagements to share experience tailored to the specific needs of individual countries.  The Oil and Gas Consulting Program Manager shall be the primary technical and managerial interface between ProSidian, The U.S. Govt. Stakeholders, and In-Country Program Beneficiaries working to support Energy, Extractives, and Renewable Energy Consulting Services.  The Program Manager may be asked to carry out activities such as:  1. Ensuring access to and recruitment of appropriate personnel to administer and respond to technical staffing needs specified in awarded Orders. 2. Overall supervision of contractor’s administrative and support personnel used on this Contract 3. Supervision and coordination of appropriate technical backstopping services as needed to resolve administrative, technical, and personnel issues as they arise during the conduct of all awarded Orders 4. Monitoring all Contract Order work plans to ensure quality control, sound financial management, and timely completion of all deliverables 5. Preparation, review, and delivery of all financial, logistical, and other documents as required 6. Initiation and preparation of Contract Order documentation, including recommendation of personnel 7. Serving as the primary point of contact and liaison between The ProSidian Team and Client representative 8. Direct supervision of professional and support staff; Assembling teams of energy and extractives professionals to respond to complex assignments 9. Quality evaluation of staff performance and program deliverables and 10. Contract management, including budgeting and financial Mgmt.

Qualifications

Leadership, Communication, Government  financial management, budgeting, financial modeling, reporting, presentations and at least (10) years performing Federal Government Management in fields related to Oil, Gas, Extractives with specialty in management and operations, law, geology, policy, valuations, Corporate Finance, M&A, Energy Investments Energy Development, Energy Infrastructure, Commodities Management, and Natural Resource markets.

THE PROSIDIAN ENGAGEMENT TEAM WILL PROVIDE:  Advisory assistance and support on national oil, gas, and mining policy, laws, contracting and regulation | Advisory assistance and support to increase the institutional and technical capacity in the oil, gas, and mining sectors, and tools of the government | Improve oil, gas, and mining strategic planning and operational oversight | Strengthen economic management, transparency and fiscal policy in the oil, gas, and mining sectors | Strengthen environmental management in the oil, gas, and mining sectors

The Oil and Gas Consulting Program Manager shall have Minimum of Ten (10) years of consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.

Oil and Gas Consulting Program Manager Education and Work Experience:

• Advanced degree or higher is required for the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager positions.
• Demonstrated strong management and coordinating skills;
• Substantial managerial and technical experience in energy and extractives issues in developing countries;
• Practical experience working with a range of program partners, including government agencies (U.S. government and host country governments), regulatory bodies, national utilities, the private sector, NGOs, civil society, consumers, etc.;
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible work experience in managing and administering programs of a similar nature to that described for Energy, Extractives, and Renewable Energy Consulting Services, including three years’ experience working on related issues in developing countries;
• An excellent record working with other bilateral and multilateral donors, based on demonstrated past performance, and experience working on power sector infrastructure programs; and
• Demonstrated past experience in the energy and extractives sectors, particularly in implementing programs in developing countries, including post-conflict environments

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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