Deputy Program Manager

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, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

ASTRION has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Program Manager in support of the ARMY Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: WSMR, NM (On-site)

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: Estimated Up to 20%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret
• EDUCATION: MS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
• EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
  • Work experience AND demonstrated leadership responsibilities on at least two large projects or programs utilizing civil, mechanical, computer, electrical and electronics engineering discipline
  • Experience reviewing and approving the work of project managers, engineers, support staff and contract administrative personnel
  • Five (5) years of demonstrated engineering and management experience on contracts OR projects with organizational responsibilities of a similarly complex nature and financial scope
  • One (1) year of experience, demonstrated knowledge of, or education in the DOD contracting process
  • One (1) year of experience, demonstrated knowledge of, or education in the DOD acquisition process specifically related to the test career field or obtain the requisite training (at the Contractor's expense) within 1 year of contract award and provide documentation of the training to the Government KO
  • Two (2) years of experience demonstrated knowledge of, or education in the DOD acquisition process specifically related to the test career field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Personal computer skills (competent with MS Office applications)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the organization, planning, scheduling, and controlling of all support and engineering work.
• Obligates the company regarding contractual and financial matters when the Program Manager is not available.
• Serves as the primary liaison with the Government when the Program Manager is not available; must have a technical and administrative grasp of all contractual requirements.
• Supports the supervision of all Contractor personnel engaged on this contract
• Supports the execution of day-to-day operations including cost control, planning, reporting and project schedules.
• Supports management all resources to implement work requirements to their timely and successful completion.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) and 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.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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