Defense Deputy Program Manager
Core
Overseeing day-to-day production operations of several defense manufacturing sub-programs at a Tier 1 supplier.
Role type
Deputy Program Manager (Defense/Aerospace Manufacturing)
Builds
Defense manufacturing sub-programs for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies
Domain
Defense/Aerospace Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, budget control, cost analysis, schedule control, contract compliance, financial management, strategic planning, resource allocation, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness review
Preferred skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Technologies
DOD standards, Agency standards, industry engineering standards
Responsibilities
Analyze program activities including acquisition planning, proposal pricing, and financial management; compile and review budgets against actual performance; develop and implement strategies to achieve program objectives; control costs and schedules on contracts; ensure adequate funding availability; develop plans including budgets and schedules to meet contractual requirements; advise on interpretation of standards; impact direction and resource allocation; communicate complex ideas to influence senior-level decisions; anticipate business and regulatory challenges; conduct operational effectiveness reviews
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC