1376 - Deputy Program Manager

Sigma Defense is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to provide support to Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) in Norfolk, VA.  The individual in this role will provide support to the Senior Program Manager (PM) and interface with the Government COR, Contracting Officer, senior government managers, senior military officers and provide briefs on project progress. Provide support to the PM of Fleet Deployment Training Program Support (FDTPS) tasks in the various task areas contained within the contract and prepare the workforce to support emerging requirements that will evolve during the contract period of performance. 

The ideal candidate is a team-oriented, customer-focused program manager who has experience leading working groups and cross functional teams with at least 6 years of experience with managing large, complex projects dealing with Navy and/or Defense training operations and policy. A candidate should have an understanding of Navy fleet training policy and programs (minimum of 2 years). Knowledge of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) and Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP) are highly desired for this opportunity.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 6 years of experience; with no degree 8 years of experience in the following:
• Assistant corporate program manager or program manager on a defense contract of similar magnitude and complexity of this requirement.
• Managing project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Managing multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Handling multiple priorities and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity/deliverables.
• Designing and implementing new staffing solutions and organizational structures to meet training needs.
• Planning and management of the work of training efforts conducted by multiple functional area teams/commands.
• Designing and developing project/program budgets.
• Managing personnel and resources.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Top Secret security clearance or higher. A TS/SCI clearance level is required for this position.
• A clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Two years of Resource band experience is equivalent to a degree.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

Support Tasks:

• (a) Administer total program activities and provide principal support for all program administration, financials and reporting.
• (b) Ensure efficient, timely and complete management oversight, administration of all tasking, deliverables, contract requirements, contractor and subcontractor performance and quality.
• (c) Function as the single point of contact (POC) to the Government for all contractor-to contractor teaming work arrangements and execution under this contract.
• (d) Provide as required direct, recurring interface with the contracting officer’s representative (COR), alternate COR (ACOR), and the command/training site technical assistant (TA).
• (e) Provide government required contract fiscal management reporting requirements.
• (f) Provide government required contract operational and technical requirements.
• (g) Manage contract travel and other direct costs (ODC).
• (h) Manage subcontractor time and expenses.
• (i) Establish project team roles and responsibilities.
• (j) Review update and coordinate project status with project stakeholders.
• (k) Manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• (l) Manage project details ensure timely validation and approval of expenses.
• (m) Act as point of control for coordination, communication and follow-up for projects milestones and deliverables.
• (n) Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• (o) Define project success criteria and disseminate them to stakeholders throughout the project/deliverable lifecycle.
• (p) Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risk and devise contingency plans.
• (q) Manage project team leads and contractors; provide risk management and issue/problem resolutions.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 annually.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) with Carry-Over up to 240 hours
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Flexibility