Deputy Program Manager
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications
Command Control Intelligence & Encryption (C2I&E)Powering Decision
Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefieldfind your place in the future of defense.
Mission Solutions
By joining our Mission Solutions business you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness tactical command and control and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic multi-domain environment.
Job Description
This position will sit full time in Austin TX or Huntsville AL.Ultra I&C is seeking an experienced EVMS user to be a detail-driven Deputy Program Manager supporting program execution in a high-impact fast-paced defense environment. This role will focus on critical aspects of program control including schedule management forecasting Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). The DPM will partner closely with the Program Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure disciplined execution accurate reporting and proactive risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead EVMS reporting and compliance including baseline planning variance analysis and monthly performance assessments.
- Maintain and manage integrated program schedules (IMS) in alignment with contractual deliverables and milestones.
- Track and forecast cost schedule and technical performance across assigned projects.
- Prepare program status briefings and reports for internal stakeholders and government customers.
- Lead or coordinate development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) including cost and schedule impact assessments.
- Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and program reviews.
- Interface with Contracts Finance and Engineering to maintain alignment across functional plans.
- Support risk and opportunity management and corrective action implementation.
- Assist with program startup closeout and documentation processes.
- This position may require occasional business travel.
- Other duties as charged.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- You must currently hold an Active US Government Security Clearance. Clearances are granted to US Citizens.
- Bachelors degree in Business Engineering or a related field.
- 4 years of experience in program or project management ideally supporting DoD or government contracts.
- Strong background in schedule development forecasting and EVMS principles.
- Experience with MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
- Familiarity with ECP processes and configuration/change management.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience working on cost-type or firm-fixed-price defense programs.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government acquisition processes.
- Experience with Deltek tools (e.g. Costpoint Cobra or Open Plan).
- PMP or similar certification a plus.
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Notice
Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the roles requirements.
Our Benefits
Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits including:
Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus Performance Related
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
Early finish on Friday
401K w/ company match
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
Student Loan Assistance Program
Array of voluntary benefit offerings
Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or other legally protected state or federal classes.
We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process email
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
