Deputy Program Manager

Contingent key position for upcoming proposal.

Are you ready to support critical US Air Force (USAF) Air Combat Command (ACC) missions and make a lasting impact?

Amentum is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to provide oversight, direction, and coordination to ensure high standards of quality are accomplished in support of operations for the Primary Training Ranges (PTRs). The PTRs consist of Electronic Warfare Sites (EWS), Electronic Warfare Ranges (EWR), and Bombing and Gunnery Ranges (B&G). If you excel in collaborative, high-impact environments and are passionate about driving mission success, we want to hear from you. Join Amentum and be part of a team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and shaping the future of Airforce operations.

Must possess and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required for a Secret Clearance. 

Typical responsibilities:

• Serves as the Deputy/Assistant PM and authorized to interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO) and the contract level Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Supports primary PM to negotiate, act and commit for the contractor on all contractual matters related to the PTR contract.

• Required to be available within 24 hours to meet with Government personnel at Langley AFB, VA when mission dictates a face-to-face meeting.

• Establish and carry out departmental or organizational goals, policies, and procedures.

• Manage general activities related to providing services. Consult with other executives, staff, and board members about general operations.

• Support government conferences, meetings and quarterly program management reviews.

• Responsible for the performance of work at all PTR locations.

• Responsible for ensuring a sufficient number for personnel are available to support operations at each designated operating location during normal working hours to include weekends and holidays.    

• Back up the PM with secondary oversight the organization's financial and budgetary activities. 

• Provides leadership and direction to the management and technical team.

• Monitor/provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, coaching, and disciplinary action.

• Ensures flow of communication from upper management to employees and vice versa.

• Analyze financial statements and other performance indicators. Identify places to cut costs and to improve performance, policies, and programs.

• Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of the contract.

• Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules; develops solutions to program problems; and directs work of employees assigned to the contract from various departments.

• Ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives are completed on time and within budget.

• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Ensure an adequate staff of personnel with the necessary management expertise to perform the work in accordance with sound and efficient management practices.

• Make provisions to accommodate fluctuations in work magnitude and type and have the flexibility to respond to emergencies and changing priorities/requirements in an effective and efficient manner.

• Distribute Government provided customer-satisfaction surveys.

• Prepare, implement, and maintain a Management Plan (MP).

• Implement a continuous Risk Management process throughout the life cycle of the Contract.

• Provide a detailed monthly and annual status reports.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

• Program management experience of a DoD aircraft training range within the last 5 years.

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in one of the following: rated aircrew, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), Enlisted Terminal Attack Controller (ETAC) or Air Traffic Controller (ATC).

• Successful Program management experience of projects with multimillion-dollar annual budgets.

• Certified Associate in project management or equivalent certification. May substitute three (3) years’ experience as deputy program/site manager in similar scope of effort.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Individual shall have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.

• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

• Deputy Program Manager is required to be on-site and travel to the different ranges.

• Work areas consist of office and non-office settings such and industrial locations.

• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, protective-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection as required.

• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. 

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.

• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

• High noise levels are common as is the potential exposure to heat/cold, noise, dusts, mist, and/or fumes.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.