Deputy Program Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Budgeting, Financial Management, People Management, Program Management

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Deputy Program Manager shall be responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract. Serves as the main point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager, and the Contractor’s senior management. Directly contributes to program efforts in several areas, including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities.

Ensures proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract. The PM shall utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents.

• Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract
• Review and approve all PMO deliverables such as Estimate To Complete, Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Reports, and Contract Data Reports
• Review all financial and technical reports before release to the Government
• Ensure cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government needs
• Work with the higher level leaders, if applicable, to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor's effort
• Review risk and risk mitigation activities and allocate budgets
• Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government
• Ensure the timely recruitment and training of program staff
• Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM/COR in a timely and transparent manner
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor's contracts staff
• Coordinate the preparation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) as required
• Provide Contractor input to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan reviews or Award Fee reviews, as appropriate
• Travel: Local travel is required in the MD, DC and VA surrounding areas.

Qualifications:
Five (5) years experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Shall have demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.

Demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Estimate at Completions and Earned Value Management. Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies. Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and
subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment is required.

Required:

Security Clearance: Top Secret, SCI with a Full Scope Poly

Obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of hiring: PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 certification in Program Management.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
 

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The likely salary range for this position is $134,597 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required: