Deputy Chief of Party Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Arlington, VA (Job ID 42667)

Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Summary: 

Tetra Tech is seeking candidates for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Transaction Advisor position for an anticipated USAID-funded architect-engineer services program to support a global infrastructure and investment initiative. Working under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and in coordination and collaboration with project staff and stakeholders, the DCOP provides technical expertise to achieve project objectives. The position is based in Arlington, VA office and is contingent upon contract award. The position will require frequent meetings with those in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and travel to foreign project sites under the program.

Your Role: 

• Provide support to the COP in overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the globe, including government agencies, subcontractors, recipients, and US-based and cooperating country-based staff to facilitate collaboration and achieve project objectives
• Oversee planning, coordination, and day-to-day implementation of technical activities 
• Provide support on the development of the project's infrastructure investment pipeline and overall guidance on investment structuring 
• Provide technical expertise and input to contract deliverables and support periodic activity work planning and adaptive management to achieve the project's objectives. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, project finance, international development, business administration, or related fields
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in engineering planning and design, infrastructure transaction advisory, and operation and maintenance
• At least eight years of relevant international development experience in implementing projects of similar complexity, scope and budget, including in multiple continents and countries concurrently
• At least five years of experience managing engineering, infrastructure transaction advisory, or construction projects for federal contracts
• Experience working in Africa, the Indo-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean is preferred
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residence Card is required
• Willingness to travel internationally required. 

Additional Information: 

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols. 

The salary range for this position is $121,000 to $194,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business 

Additional information on our benefits package can be found at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.

 About Tetra Tech:

 Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

 Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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