Deputy Program Manager

Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are hiring a Deputy Program Manager supporting NSWC Crane’s Strategic Microelectronics. This position will be located in Crane, IN.  

As the Deputy Program Manager, you will assist in the overall program efforts with strategic planning, contract performance, cost management, schedule tracking, and risk mitigation to ensure program objectives are achieved.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists the Program Manager in the management of day-to-day program operations to ensure that schedules are met, resources are utilized effectively, reporting is accurate and timely, and proper relationships are established between customers and the contractor management team.
• As delegated, responsible for cost, schedule, performance and risk identification / mitigation on the program, including but not limited to staffing, systems, subcontractors, procurement, travel, and other activities. Coordinates resolutions to program-related problems.
• Consistently demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the management skills required to meet mission requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction. Assists in the review of deliverables for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely assesses rigor of analytic products.
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Support document development including schedules, briefs, reports, discussion summaries, and meeting materials.
• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
• As delegated, interacts with key government and corporate leaders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five (5) years of job-related experience or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of team members
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance (Please note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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 EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.