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US Postal Service (USPS) Programs Director

Arlington, VA · On-site

$192K - $367K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a US Postal Service (USPS) Programs Director with the potential to work out of Arlington, VA; Denver, CO; Cleveland, OH; Phoenix, AZ or ...

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On Call USPS Postal Service employees are workers who are not assigned a fixed schedule but are called in to work as needed, often to cover shifts due to absences or high mail volumes. These employees provide flexible support to ensure that postal operations run smoothly, especially during peak times or staff shortages. They may perform a variety of duties, such as sorting mail, delivering mail, or assisting customers at postal facilities. On Call positions can be a way to gain experience and potentially transition to a more permanent role within the USPS.

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CredentialsUSPS employment, possibly required postal certificationsHigh school diploma, USPS employment
Work EnvironmentPost offices, sorting facilities, delivery routesResidential and business delivery routes
Employer & IndustryUnited States Postal Service

The On Call USPS Postal Service role typically involves flexible, on-demand work within USPS facilities or delivery routes, often with variable hours. Mail Carriers are responsible for daily mail delivery along specific routes, often with regular schedules. Both roles require USPS employment and similar certifications, but differ mainly in work schedule and daily duties.

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US Postal Service (USPS) Programs Director

WSP

Arlington, VA • On-site

$192K - $367K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

WSP rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a US Postal Service (USPS) Programs Director with the potential to work out of Arlington, VA; Denver, CO; Cleveland, OH; Phoenix, AZ or Dallas, TX. Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

The successful candidate will focus on growing the Federal Team's USPS Program, delivering our service capabilities to include engineering, architecture, planning, environmental engineering and program management; as well as focusing on enhancing and strengthening relationships within the national US Postal Service arena and driving new business opportunities.  

The position will work with operations and delivery leaders across all sectors, as well as with regional and national leadership, to position WSP as the preferred and trusted choice for clients and employees. 

Your Impact

  • Leverage WSP's technical experience to enhance current and new service offerings.

  • Advance the strategic growth direction of the USPS program and position for sustained and continued growth.

  • Manages client coordination and cross-selling efforts across all business lines in coordination with Region, District, National Business Lines, Marketing Excellence Center and Pursuit Management.

  • Generate leads, assess new markets, and develop new business opportunities for USPS projects/programs.

  • Participate in federal business growth strategy development and execution.

  • Attracts the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values inclusion and diversity and invites broad, creative thinking - crafting a more attractive place to work, grow and thrive.

  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

  • Lead team of ~+90 team members. 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications 

  • 15+ years' experience in consulting, engineering, program management and or business development to the USPS clients. 

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

  • Strong knowledge and overall understanding of USPS; US contracting industry; knowledge of Federal budgeting, industry business drivers and motivators.

  • Experience leading strategy and marketing for Federal acquisitions; demonstrated experience in working with cross-functional teams and a variety of stakeholders, and in developing and executing strategies to deliver business results.

  • Understanding of financial metrics including EBITDA, Earned and New Business revenue, overhead costs, profit & loss, and project financials.

  • Excellent knowledge and experience of servicing client needs and effective program planning and execution.

  • Demonstrated track record of managing large and complex opportunities and pursuits.

  • Strong business development skills with attention to win strategies and differentiators.

  • Strong negotiation skills.

  • Proven ability to communicate and under limited time constraints.

  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. 

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP Benefits: 

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $192,000 - $367,200 

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $205,400 - $344,600 

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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