Alternate Program Manager (APM)

DEFTEC Corporation•Fort Knox, KY

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About The Position

The Alternate Program Manager (APM) performs the Program Manager’s tasks when the PM is absent and acts for the contractor during that absence. The APM exercises the PM’s authority during absences such as leave or medical leave, whether or not the APM is an employee of the prime contractor. The government recommends that the APM be a prime contractor employee. The APM covers the PM’s responsibilities for work performance, task order compliance, quality control, contract planning and execution, ensuring personnel meet government qualification standards and receive necessary training, and reviewing deliverables before submission for acceptance. The role also manages contractor personnel and operations. The ideal candidate has experience with large-scale government projects, government policies and procedures, and military personnel automation systems, and is independent, analytical, and able to work in a digital environment. DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package. The company describes its employees as professionals supporting national security missions and states that employee care is a top priority. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education, business administration/management, workforce development, or a related field from an accredited college, and three to five years of experience in education and training; or a master’s degree from an accredited college and a minimum of four years of experience in training and administration and project management in the customer-related service field.
Experience managing large-scale government projects.
Familiarity with government policies and procedures.
Knowledge of military personnel automation systems.
Ability to work in a digital environment.
Analytical skills.
Time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and think independently.
Self-starter.
Proficiency in MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience or experience with the Army military education program (e.g., ArmyIgnitED, credentialing, JST, APT).
Familiarity with government logistic procedures.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the performance of the PM’s tasks in the PM’s absence.
Act for the contractor when the designated program manager is absent.
Exercise all the authority of the PM during the PM’s absence.
Be responsible for performance of the work, task order compliance, and quality control.
Plan and execute all activities related to the contract.
Ensure personnel assigned to a task meet government qualification standards and receive necessary training.
Review deliverables before they are submitted for acceptance.
Manage contractor personnel and operations.