Deputy Program Manager

Job description

**Your Impact:**

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space?

If so, look no further.

Amentum is seeking a **Deputy Program Manager** to join our team of passionate individuals in **Hanover, MD** .

In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.

If you want to be part of a dynamic team implementing cutting-edge training solutions, this is the place for you! We are currently seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join the TALLORDER Program Management Office (PMO).

The PMO leads and manages a large, multidisciplinary team designing, developing, and delivering highly sophisticated, technical, hands-on training solutions to meet the mission and time-critical needs of our customers.

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) will work as part of the Program Management Office (PMO) Team engaging with Customers, Team Leads, and various other stakeholders to support the successful execution of tasking across the program.

This position requires on site presence.

**Responsibilities:**

The roles and responsibilities for the Deputy Program Manager with respect to executing the project and program aspects of position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides task and people leadership including overseeing and mentoring individual contributors and other people leaders

• Collects, analyzes, tracks, and communicates requirements across the program

• Provides leadership and oversight for various tasks and team tasking

• Develops and maintains realistic time estimates and schedules, manages workflows, and communicates schedule status to internal and external stakeholders

• Maintains and monitors financials including the management and control of funds and resources using various mechanisms as required by the company and the Customer

• Engages with other teams such as Human Resources, Recruiting/Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Security, etc.

to support the ongoing activities of the program

• Provides recommendations for programmatic solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

• Provides mentoring to other Team Members

• Appropriately and efficiently communicates and documents risks, mitigation strategies, and concerns to Leadership and the Customer

• Conducts periodic one-on-one and group sessions with Team Members and Leadership to ensure effective communication is occurring regarding tasking, priorities, issues/concerns, team morale, team updates, etc.

• Authors reports and other documentation ensuring that all deliverables meet the technical and programmatic needs and requirements of the customer

• Demonstrates effective communication, writing, documentation, and requirements gatherings skills needed to be effective in this role for working with other members of the Team and with the Customer to meet the requirements of the contract.

• Leads the Team in identifying and implementing solutions and innovations that improve the work environment, Team Member experience, productivity, etc.; communicates innovations and impacts to the Team and Customer

• Appropriately communicates issues immediately to the PMO and the Customer and provides frequent updates until the issue is completely resolved; reviews lessons learned following the issue occurrence and documents for future reference

• Prepares and delivers meeting recap write-ups including participants, topics discussed, and action items

• Appropriately addresses any potential issues early as well as provides corrective and/or development planning, as needed

• Participates in candidate/resume screening, interviewing, and onboarding processes for new candidates and engages in frequent communications with the PMO, Hiring Manager(s), and Recruiting

• Works with the PMO and Amentum Leadership to understand and appropriately convey messages and updates regarding the program, policies, company updates, and other communications

**Requirements:**

**Clearance Required:**

• TS/SCI with Poly

**Minimum Years of Experience:**

The Deputy Program Manager position requires fully cleared individuals with an extensive range of experience, including the following:

• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required

• Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management (EVM) is required

• Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontractors of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment is required

• Knowledge of guidelines provided by the FAR and DFARS, DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies is required

• Demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resources allocation, project costing, deliverables tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting is required

• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and working with various stakeholders including, but not limited to, customers, peers, team members, senior leadership, security, recruiting/talent acquisition, help desk, etc.

**Required Certifications:**

• PMP, or FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or DAWIA Level 3 certification in Program Management is required.

**Preferred:**

In addition, the position desires support for tasking in the area of business development and capture of new opportunities beyond the current program.

The business development roles and responsibilities include a candidate with experience and aptitude to support tasking in the area of business development and capture of new opportunities, including the following:

• Supports pipeline development for future work

• Assesses competition and potential markets

• Conducts opportunity analysis activities and potential client and industry positioning activities

• Develops and maintains business relationships with key decision makers and works with Business Development (BD) and Operations to leverage relationships across company and marketspace

• Identifies and cultivates relationships with potential partners and future customers

• Authors proposal sections and various other business development and capture documents that communicate the value proposition of the company's offering

• Conducts research and analysis of business opportunities relating to BD strategies

• Develops and grows internal and client relationships

• Provides input for teaming and capture strategy

• Provides inputs for proposal strategy, preparation, and submittal

• Engages in implementation support for new and expanded opportunities

**Attendance:**

• Attendance is critical at all times.

Must be able to work a 40-hour workweek, normally Monday through Friday.

However, times and days may vary depending on business requirements.

Needs to be available to work overtime during critical peaks and be available to meet last minute requests for overtime should the situation occur.

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**Pay Transparency Verbiage**

Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about.

Your health.

Your well-being.

Your security.

Your future.

Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan.

Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave.

Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is **$225k to $235k** .

This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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