Deputy Program Manager

Role Overview

• Be responsible along with the Program Manager, for all aspects of the deployment and management of contractor support personnel assigned to work on all Task Orders awarded under the IDIQ contract.
• In absence of the PM, the DPM shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor and execute unilateral decision making on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.
• Fully coordinate and collaborate on all tasks, activities, requirements and issues as they pertain to the support of the Customer
• Identify issues and adapt program plans according to the Customer feedback on program cost, performance, quality, schedule and risk.
• Develop plans and schedules, and define and document the implementation of requirements
• Use established program management procedures to monitor cost, schedule, inventory, and performance; assess variances of the plan and take necessary corrective action.
• Review and clarify contract requirements as they are dispensed from the requirements management tool, and propose cleared, qualified personnel to expeditiously fulfill the requirements
• Identify potential downstream issues that may negatively affect meeting requirements and provide recommendations to mitigate negative impacts
• Manage customer expectations with proactive, consistent and transparent communication.
• Ensure continuity of support with contractor personnel changes and approving of TO staffing alignments /allocations
• Interface with the CO, COTR and Government leadership
• Oversee the execution of the Transition Plan
• Oversee the management and implementation of the PMP
• Serve as a primary point of contact for formal discussion with the customer, including frequent customer interaction with the intent to sustain and improve customer satisfaction
• Oversee the Contractor’s Environmental, Health and Safety functions, ensuring that all safe work practices are being followed
• Monitor cost control, financial reports, budgeting, and overall operating costs
• Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures and programs
• Improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Oversee the monitoring and inspecting of maintenance, repair and service operations for quality control and contract compliance
• Ensure that management and contract reports are accurate before submission.

Requirements

• Must possess a US TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering plus a total of ten (10) years’ experience in Management level positions.
• OR, Bachelor’s degree in another field and ten (10) years of experience in project level positions PLUS six (6) years’ experience in the field of Engineering or Business
• PMP Certification (Project Management Professional)
• Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to: project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics
• Knowledge of Customer exercise or crisis management communities and experience planning, coordinating and executing support to special events
• Familiarity and willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment

Tech Stack

• PMP
• TypeScript

Benefits

• 401k plan with company match
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• career advancement through professional training and development