Position LocationThis position will be located onsite in Fallon, Nevada.
Job OverviewThe Deputy Program Manager (DPM) supports the successful execution of the contract, with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance. Serving as a primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Government Program Manager, and contractor senior leadership, the DPM supports cost management, schedule planning and tracking, contract performance, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance. This role coordinates technical resources, monitors progress, addresses emerging issues, and prepares and reviews technical documentation to support efficient and effective contract delivery.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Duties:- Plans and coordinates contract logistics, including night moves, equipment and material shipments, deliveries, and setup.
- Allocates contract resources, including personnel, facilities, and budgets.
- Reviews and approves earned value reports, Estimates to Complete, Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Reports, and other applicable financial reports.
- Reviews and allocates management reserves within contractual limits.
- Coordinates work across disciplines to meet Government requirements.
- Collaborates with the senior Program Manager, as applicable, to ensure effective contract management.
- Reviews and proposes the Integrated Program Baseline or resource-loaded schedule to the Government.
- Evaluates program risks and mitigation plans and allocates associated budgets.
- Prepares program status updates and formal reviews for the Government Program Manager.
- Supports timely recruitment, onboarding, and training of direct and indirect program personnel.
- Reviews financial and technical reports before submission to the Government.
- Communicates program issues, proposed solutions, and status updates to the Government Program Manager promptly and transparently.
- Coordinates with contracts personnel to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and administrative requirements.
- Provides input to statutory acquisition reports and responses to Congressional Questions for the Record (QFRs), as requested by the Government Program Manager.
- Coordinates Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and value engineering proposals for submission to the Government Program Manager.
- Provides contractor input for Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and Award Fee reviews, as applicable.
Key Responsibilities:- Supports the Project Manager (PM) in overseeing project activities and recommends operational improvements.
- Represents Chugach at Fallon in the Project Manager's absence.
- Supports the Project Manager in negotiating contract changes with the customer on behalf of Chugach.
- Advises the Project Manager on timely, high-quality delivery of work and services by Chugach and its subcontractors.
- Provides recommendations on project purchases, financial transactions, and contractual obligations.
- Advises the Project Manager on personnel actions and employee programs for project staff.
- Supports employee health and welfare initiatives and compliance with OSHA and other workplace safety requirements.
- Supports compliance with applicable environmental laws and directives for work performed by Chugach and its subcontractors.
- Assists in preparing and reviewing documents and reports submitted to the customer and Chugach.
- Allocates resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract.
- Reviews and allocates management reserve within contractual limits.
Job RequirementsMandatory:- At least ten (10) years of relevant experience, including five (5) years in Base Operations Support, logistics, or similar operations.
- At least five (5) years of program or project management experience as Program/Project Manager or Deputy Program/Project Manager overseeing contracts of comparable scope, type, and complexity.
- Demonstrated success managing teams of 50 or more employees and fostering positive employee relations.
- Demonstrated experience in requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial monitoring, and reporting.
- At least five (5) year of experience managing and controlling funds and resources using complex reporting methods, such as Earned Value Management.
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.
- Direct experience managing complex, multi-task contracts and subcontracts and leading operations involving multiple vendors.
- PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management Practitioner-level certification.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance as needed.
- Ability to obtain a CAC clearance.
- Ability to obtain a valid Nevada state driver's license.
- 30 hour OSHA card.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools is required.
Preferred:- Experience developing and managing annual program budgets of at least $10 million.
- Past experience with Union workforce and Union negotiations.
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