Athena Deputy Program Manager

Position Summary MAG Aerospace is seeking a highly qualified Deputy Program Manager to provide support and collaborate with the Program Manager to lead a large-scale contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) integration and operations program and Task Order. Overall program support will include oversight of integration and test activities, pre-deployment activities, and support of deployed OCONUS A-ISR operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Continual/daily support to the PM Perform management duties consisting of planning, contracts execution, evaluation of employees, selecting subcontractor(s) and managing multiple subcontracts of varying size and scope Assists PM in areas of operational execution and financial aspects of contract deliverables, cost, and schedule to achieve all key performance indicators, service level agreements, and annual operating plan commitments Conduct schedule management including task/activity definition and sequencing, resource estimating, task duration estimating schedule development, and schedule control activities Conduct cost management to include resource planning, cost estimating, budgeting and cost control activities Appropriately and efficiently communicates and documents risks, mitigation strategies, and concerns to PM Assists the PM in developing employee base to achieve high degree of employee retention and performance Provide strategic & tactical direction including strategy to action plan for MAG and Government personnel Manage project scope to include project initiation, scope planning, scope definition and scope change control activities Integrated Project Team (IPT) meeting management and coordination Execute project plans and conduct integrated change control activities Support organizational planning, project team acquisition, and staff development activities Logistics and export support to include Regulations/guideline assurance (ITAR, FAR etc) Conduct in depth internal and external program management reviews with various stakeholders Actively engage other organizations within MAG on collaboration efforts that ensure that MAG delivers the best products, solutions and services Other duties may be assigned Requirements Minimum Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years as a Deputy Program Manager / Project Manager within the FEDSIM/GSA contracting envelope A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a site lead and/or managing airborne intelligence collection operations and planning, security support, and information systems operation, maintenance, and sustainment, in both garrison and non-garrison (i.e., austere) environments A minimum of two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years working on A-ISR programs and projects falling under either the US Army Fixed Wing Project Office (FWPO) or Project Director Sensors-Aerial Intelligence (PDSAI) Knowledge of the FAR, DoD regulations, requirements, policies & procedures Experienced in cost & schedule estimating Ability to construct technical Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documents and other project-related documentation Proficiency in MS Office (ex: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) Ability to multi-task in a high pressure, fast-paced environment An active Program Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Desired Experience: Experience as a DPM on a contract or TO with a greater than $500M total contract value, base period aircraft integration effort with option year deployments, and scope similar to typical OCONUS COCO A-ISR services Experience as a DPM overseeing projects/programs involving global deployments under a GSA/FEDSIM contract vehicle. Direct experience and technical background with integrating sensor technologies on commercial aircraft An active PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification The ability to create a technical description and baseline that can be used to create a Technical Direction Letter (TDL) The ability to develop and brief a Technical solution similar to a FEDSIM/GSA Case Study Education: Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Desired Clearance: A TS security clearance with eligibility for SCI at time of hire Active TS SCI with Polygraph at time of hire desired Citizenship: US Citizen Othe r Requirements: This position will be primarily based at our MAG Aerospace headquarters based in Fairfax, VA with travel up to 50% of the time during the base period and up to 25% of the time during option years Ability to work in an office/lab environment and aircraft integration/maintenance/hangar facilities both CONUS and OCONUS Special Note The position is contingent upon candidate's ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements. Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation. Company Policy MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Click below for the "Know Your Rights" and "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination" supplement posters. MAG Aerospace (MAG) is committed to providing an online application process that is accessible to all, including individuals with a disability, by offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. 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