Role: Deputy Program Manager
POP: 12 Months
Location: National Capital Region (Onsite at Pentagon in DC)
JOB SCOPE:
The Deputy Program Manager performs Program Manager functions when the PM is physically unavailable for duty.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelors Degree required
- Secret Clearance required
- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated program management experience with project planning execution and performance
- Specialized knowledge and expertise in contract management
- Expertise in requirements definition work planning and control of budget schedule and task execution
- Strong personnel management and supervision experience with analysts and consultants
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with senior Government officials
- Experience managing contracts supporting federal government operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word PowerPoint)
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience with DoD contracts and federal acquisition regulations
- Knowledge of Army organizational structure and operations
- Experience in Force Development processes
- PMP certification or equivalent project management certification
TASKS:
- Act as Program Manager when PM is unavailable
- Serve as point of contact for the COR and KO during PM absences
- Communicate with the COR regarding contract performance issues
- Ensure contractor personnel continue to perform to contract standards during PM absences
- Approve emergency staffing decisions and leave requests during PM absences
- Monitor ongoing contract activities and task performance
- Address urgent issues that arise during PM unavailability
- Coordinate with Government representatives on critical matters requiring immediate attention
- Ensure continuity of contract operations during transition periods
- Perform assigned tasks when not serving in APM capacity
- All other duties as assigned by management