Deputy Program Manager

Overview

VTG is seeking a Deputy Program Manager within our Engineering Systems Business Unit supporting multiple customers with the Department of Navy.  Engineering Systems support provides a wide range of technical services associated with key Naval priorities, including Strike Force Interoperability, Interior Communications Engineering, Test and Evaluation, Integrated Combat Systems Engineering and similar efforts.  This is a hybrid role at our Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program manager with various contracted efforts.
• Interface with various points of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues.
• Provide assistance overseeing execution of the contract requirements.
• Provide assistance managing acquisition and employment of program/project resources.
• Compile, prepare and deliver program summary reports detailing accomplishments, deliverables, near/long termpriorities, and performance metrics.
• Develop, implement and oversee employee competency development programs (e.g.: Engineering, BusinessFinancial Management, etc.)
• Lead and direct the work of others. Monitor, assess, and implement standards for sustaining and advancingworkforce talent acquisition, capability development, and associated training requirements.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, assist with employee performance management and development aligned with company values and business objectives.
• Promote and oversee compliance with all corporate operational policies and standards.
• Contribute to identifying and understanding federal government customer requirements and resulting businessopportunities.
• Participate in Government and Industry forums to cultivate strong partnerships and shared understanding of capabilities.
• Lead and/or contribute to pipeline development, capture strategies and proposal development.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Candidate should have 15+ years (preferred) in program/project management, of which 10+ years should be in support of Department of Defense/Navy Programs in program management, Government technical management or industry business management.
• BS/BA (Masters preferred) degree in Engineering or Business Management discipline.
• PMP (or equivalent) Certification.
• Supervisory experience; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel.
• Must have and maintain an active DOD Secret Clearance or eligibility to gain a clearance.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Understand professional service contracting and government acquisition lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, analyze data and make informed decisions or recommendations, and have a very good work ethic.
• Contract Management Knowledge – understanding of roles and responsibilities enabling the candidate to interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), government management personnel and customer agency representatives.