DCS Corp

Operations Officer - Program Management

DCS Corp$80K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to customer-related sensitivity.
  • Security clearance eligibility is necessary.
  • Experience with government/DoD Property Management and Change Management is preferred.
  • 16 years of experience with a High School Diploma, 10 years with an Associate degree, 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6 years with a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in managing complex DoD engineering or technical programs, especially military acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed planning and coordination for program management activities as an Assistant Product Manager.
  • Serve as the primary interface between organization leadership and higher-level leaders.
  • Manage program calendars and coordinate meetings and briefings.
  • Record and distribute meeting notes and action items to attendees.
  • Obtain required signatures and coordinate documentation for projects.
  • Revise, copy, and distribute meeting materials and briefings.
  • Track the status of action items and reports as assigned.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with high-level military leadership and stakeholders.
  • Gain experience in the complex field of DoD engineering and acquisition programs.
  • Develop essential skills in program management and coordination.
  • Engage with cutting-edge military technologies and weapon systems.
Full Job Description
Assistant Product Manager: Will conduct detailed planning, coordination, and synchronization of program management activities for the assigned organization(s). The applicant shall act as primary interface between organization leadership and higher-level leaders, to include Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology) (ASA (ALT)) leaders and staff, and other stakeholder organizations. The applicant shall manage the assigned program calendars; coordinate and schedule meetings; record and distribute meeting notes and action items to meeting attendees; provide the status of action items, reports, and other assigned tasks; and electronically store the material from these engagements.

The applicant shall coordinate documentation and obtain required signatures. The applicant shall coordinate, revise, copy, and distribute materials for meetings, briefings, and conferences.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform duties as (or "serve as") an Assistant Product Manager within an Army weapon system acquisition program.

Manage cost, schedule, and performance of assigned projects.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Ability to obtain security clearance.

Experience with supporting government/DoD Property Management, Work Directives, Production Request, and/or Change Management.

Minimum High School Diploma/GED plus 16 years of experience, an Associate degree plus 10 years or a bachelor's degree 8 yrs, or Master's degree 6 years' experience in a specialized field; Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Logistics, Quality, Production, or other related technical field.

Minimum of 6 years of experience in the last 10 years supporting the management of complex DoD engineering or technical programs, and experience working on military acquisition programs (preferably ground combat vehicle systems experience).

Desired Skills:

Knowledge or experience with parts and obsolescence management desired.

Knowledge of configuration management a plus.

Experience in the preparation and tracking of Program Documentation IAW DoDI 5000.02.

Acceptable experience is that which reflects a substantial role in all the required areas: acquisition program documentation; acquisition program baseline development and management; development of supportability strategies and plans; development of technology development strategies and plans.

Experience with DoDI 5000.02, Army Regulation 70-1, DA Pamphlet 70-3; Microsoft Excel; Army Knowledge Center.

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
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1977

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