Program Operations Manager/Team Lead - Ukraine

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

Program Operations Manager/Team Lead - Ukraine

Versar Global Solutions (Versar) is seeking a Program Operations Manager and Team Lead to serve as the senior on-the-ground leader for the US Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' (INLS) Ukraine End Use Monitoring (EUM) program. This program ensures that US Government assets transferred by INL to the Government of Ukraine (GoU) are accounted for and used for their intended purposes in compliance with the Arms Export Control Act.

The Program Operations Manager/ Team Lead will serve as the senior on-the-ground leader for the Ukraine EUM program and s/he will lead overall execution, quality, and compliance of contract activities. S/he serves as the primary interface with the U.S. Government, including the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and INL Kyiv leadership.

This position has full authority to act on behalf of Versar for all daily operational matters and is accountable for ensuring EUM activities are conducted in accordance with U.S. Government policy, contract requirements, and applicable security constraints.

*This position is contingent upon award.

Location:

Kyiv, Ukraine with periodic travel throughout Ukraine and limited travel to CONUS as required

Citizenship:

U.S. Citizen

Employment Type:

Full Time

Clearance:

Secret Clearance Required, Top Secret Clearance Preferred

What You'll Do:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Ukraine EUM contract, ensuring full compliance with the Performance Work Statement, U.S. Government policies, and Versar internal controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with INL Kyiv, the COR, and other designated U.S. Government stakeholders.
• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of EUM activities, including asset handover support, inspections, site visits, and reporting.
• Supervise and manage a dispersed team of Ukrainian national EUM monitoring personnel, including tasking, performance oversight, and quality control.
• Ensure the timely submission and accuracy of all required deliverables, including monthly reports, annual summaries, serious incident reports, and supporting documentation.
• Direct the development and implementation of the Quality Control Plan and ensure corrective actions are taken when deficiencies are identified.
• Oversee travel planning, risk assessments, and operational decisions related to movement in high-risk or restricted environments, consistent with Government guidance.
• Ensure that contractor personnel maintain clear contractor identification and do not perform inherently governmental functions.
• Coordinate closely with Versar headquarters to ensure resourcing, staffing continuity, and surge capacity as program demands evolve.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, security studies, public administration, logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing U.S. Government-funded international programs, preferably in security assistance, compliance, logistics, or monitoring roles.
• Demonstrated experience operating in conflict-affected, austere, or high-risk environments.
• Proven ability to manage large, locally hired workforces and distributed field operations.
• Strong understanding of accountability, compliance, and oversight requirements for U.S. Government-funded equipment or assistance.
• Familiarity with Department of State or Department of Defense security assistance frameworks.
• Experience coordinating with foreign partner ministries or law enforcement entities.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be bilingual in Ukrainian and English.
• Prior experience supporting End Use Monitoring, asset accountability, or related compliance programs.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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