SMX is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the USINDOPACOM J5 STORMBREAKER program. In this program you will be working on an accelerated development project in support of a high priority Department of Defense effort to develop an AI/ML enabled plans capability. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, integration of existing capabilities, as well as development of new applications.  As the Deputy Program Manager you will be providing management and direction of the day-to-day operations, schedule, and performance execution for the STORMBREAKER team.  The ideal candidate will provide leadership to the program team on staffing, training, administrative oversight, operations management, workforce management, budgets, sub-contracting, and property management.  This is a blended on-site/telework position that is based in Hawaii and requires periodic support on customer work sites, including Camp H.M. Smith and other off-base locations.

You would be a great candidate for this position if you have experience with technology integration, system development, big data analytics, military plans and operations.  You understand how to integrate multiple stakeholders, vendors and subcontractors to execute a well-coordinated project. You have a passion for guiding and mentoring a diverse team to maximize skills and knowledge to achieve exceptional outcomes and have strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively. They must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, make decisions in the midst of ambiguity and meet deadlines. The successful candidate must be a self-starter that needs minimal supervision.

This position requires a DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance which requires US citizenship for work on a DoD contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the STORMBREAKER schedule, provide oversight on personnel matters, establish priorities and resources between multiple vendors and subcontractors, and manage deliverables
• Utilize Task Order and SMX corporate processes to track program/project schedule and personnel
• Report status, develop program/project-related documentation, and maintain production and quality metrics for assigned project
• Orchestrate/develop operational data calls, report outs, and performance products as required to support INDOPACOM development of the STORMBREAKER capability
• Ensure that contract service, quality, and performance requirements are met
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Government’s program managers, representatives, and authorizing officials
• Work cooperatively with the PM in developing short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures in accordance with contract parameters
• Work with human resources and talent acquisition to manage and oversee the recruitment, hiring, retention, and training of employees to assure compliance with contract requirements and HR policies
• Have a high attention to detail, working closely with plans, operations and technical stakeholders to drive measurable results
• Produce high-quality, well-written technical documentation
• Work effectively within a delivery-centric, multi-functional team
• Work in a fast-paced Agile environment with fluid requirements and changing priorities

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of management/supervision experience in DoD in a plans, operations or intelligence related field/program
• Experience interacting with and briefing senior government and industry leaders on topics related to programmatic, technology and financial status
• Previous experience supporting large projects or personnel management and/or support for initiatives with technical objectives
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
• Required clearance: Must have a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Demonstrable success in government project and/or personnel management (DoD preferred) through prior work experience in a customer-facing role
• Knowledge of USINDOPACOM staff functions, operations, and requirements
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives

Desired Skills & Experience

• Current Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional, Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Program Management certification

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