At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #:1042
Job Title for Careers Page: Program Administration Specialist
Location: 471 East C Street, Bldg. SP 64 Norfolk, Virginia 23511\
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret
Required Certifications
DODM 8140.03 and DODI 8140.02 certification
SUMMARY
The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) is the premier provider of ocean transportation to the Department of Defense (DOD). The MSC is a pivotal role as a single DOD manager for sea transportation, operates a worldwide command using a Government/Contractor-owned fleet of many active ships, which supply strategic and operational sealift to meet national defense objectives.
The MSC has an extensive global shore support organization focused on ensuring that the MSC fleet will meet United States Navy (USN) Fleet and Joint commander requirements. This shore infrastructure includes a headquarters in the Virginia area, area commands, and support units located worldwide. To meet the need for high operational availability, MSC shore personnel and the Contractor workforce provide support for troubleshooting, repair, sustainment, and maintenance. The technical products and services provided through the ITESS Task Order deliver support for MSC Organizations and ship class.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist in the preparation of management plans and reports while ensuring the program's various projects/tasks are executed effectively and efficiently.
·· Assist and monitor the financial aspects of the program or initiative within the customer organization.
· Monitoring program tasks and projects and managing their alignment with the overall program goals.
· Monitoring program activities to ensure they adhere to the customer’s rules, policies, and procedures.
· Coordinate schedules, contract deliverable, task area review, briefings/presentations, and
· in-process review preparation.
· Prepare regular reports on program performance, including data analysis and recommendations.
· Perform analysis, development, and review of program administrative operating
· procedures.
· Analyze and identify training needs and providing support to program staff.
· Serve as a liaison with all stakeholders to negotiate and communicate with involved parties to resolve problems and ensure program compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications
· DODM 8140.03 and DODI 8140.02 certification
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
·
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
· Minimum 4-6 years general directly related work experience.
Preferred Skills
WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions
· Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Strength Demands
· Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Requirements
· Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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