Deputy Program Manager

Astrion
401(k)
United States, New Mexico, White Sands Missile Range
May 22, 2025
Overview Deputy Program Manager LOCATION: White Sands, New Mexico JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Top Secret (Active/Eligible) CERTIFICATION: PMP (preferred) TRAVEL: Estimated Up to 20% Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Program Manager to support the Army Division on the WSMR Mission Support Services program. The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) will be responsible for ensuring work requirements are executed timely and effectively, serving as the alternate to the Program Manager, and maintaining seamless coordination with government personnel. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance in accordance with DoD regulations Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred Minimum of five (5) years-preferably ten (10) years-of demonstrated engineering and management experience on contracts or projects of similar organizational complexity and financial scope. Experience managing civil, mechanical, computer, electrical, and electronics engineering disciplines Proven experience overseeing work of project managers, engineers, support staff, and administrative personnel Minimum one (1) year of experience, demonstrated knowledge, or education in the DoD contracting process Minimum one (1) year of experience, demonstrated knowledge, or education in the DoD acquisition process related to the test career field - or willingness to obtain required training within 1 year of contract award Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with documented supervisory experience Well-organized, results-oriented, and a team player with sound decision-making skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS PMP certification or equivalent program management credential Strong customer relationship management and leadership skills Lean Six Sigma certification and/or Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) training preferred RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the designated alternate for the Program Manager, acting on their behalf during absences Be available within two (2) hours during and after normal duty hours to respond to government requests Manage day-to-day operations ensuring successful and timely execution of work requirements Coordinate and oversee the work of engineering and administrative staff across multiple disciplines Interface with government customers and stakeholders to discuss and resolve programmatic issues Conduct performance tracking, reporting, and quality assurance reviews Support the development of project plans, schedules, and resource allocations Ensure compliance with all contract requirements, policies, and procedures Provide regular status updates and program briefings to leadership and stakeholders What We Offer Competitive salaries Continuing education assistance Professional development allotment Multiple healthcare benefits packages 401K with employer matching Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule Who We Are At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves. We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success. Be the Difference Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S. Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world! Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.