Description
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM or business field, engineering preferred.
- 5+ years experience supporting defense manufacturing, Navy shipbuilding, research and development, or defense acquisition program initiatives
- Proven ability to coordinate, communicate, and act across multiple government and industry stakeholders, with the ability to simplify complex problems and make actionable recommendations
- Experience working with an interdisicplinary team, and ability to take initiative to independently tackle analytic and managerial challenges
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and Power Point to analyze data and eloquently communicate to decision makers
- Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Additional Qualifications Desired, but not required:
- Experience with Defense Acquisition System DoD 5000 series and Navy or DoD program planning
- Experience with and knowledgeable of Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes
Responsibilities
The Deputy Program Manager will serve as a trusted agent directly supporting client program managers, acting to support all aspects of planning, management, and execution of a growing defense R&D and manufacturing program. In this role, you should expect to act independently and with high initiative, engaging with client leadership and stakeholders to identify needs and take on program challenges. The Deputy Program Manager will apply an understanding of defense manufacturing, R&D, acquisitions, or operations to participate in key management activities and support client leadership decision making. This position is located in West Bethesda, MD, with the potential for light telework.
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