Deputy Program Manager-ETSS

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Edwards, CA

15h•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

AMA is currently seeking to hire a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to assist the Program Manager (PM) in overseeing the ETSS contract with the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). The Deputy Program Manager will serve as the primary interface to Government customers for assigned tasks and to provide leadership and management to contractor staff. The DPM will report directly to the ETSS Program Manager with responsibility for managing a portfolio of activities under contract. The DPM will participate in managing the interface between local contract management and corporate management. The successful DPM candidate may exercise all of the responsibilities and authority of the Program Manager when the PM is on leave or when such responsibilities and authority is delegated. This is an onsite position located at the NASA AFRC site on Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, CA. Salary range $180,000 to $220,000 based on skill level and experience. Currently AMA has approximately 40 employees supporting NASA AFRC providing Program Management support, Range mission support, Safety and Mission support, and Facilities Engineering, Maintenance and Operations mission support. In addition to hiring and maintaining a competent and responsive staff the PM and DPM work together with the Business Operations Manager (BOM) to handle the business-related aspects of running this organization which include: Regular and effective communications with the AFRC Contracting Officer’s Office and Technical Monitors (customers) to ensure high contractor performance. Contract Modifications, pricing and associated negotiations. Review and approval of Government invoicing. Review and approval of ETSS subcontracts and procurements. Lead integrated resource (finances and staff) management and coordination of ETSS operations. Budget management, including developing and submitting the Annual Operating Plan, managing to the approved operating budget and making financial decisions throughout the year regarding purchases, hiring salaries, bonuses, and salary increases. Strategic and tactical workforce planning including skills vitalization. Oversight of all Project Management staff and activities including administration, HR, safety, and security. Supervision and mentorship of supervisory staff, including performance evaluations and promotion of skills development. Timecard reviews, HR approvals, AS9100 Compliance, and training compliance. Promotion of a strong safety culture. Timely transmission of high-quality customer deliverables (Monthly Reports). Promote cross-cutting technical innovation discussions and forums. Lead overall quality assurance tracking and inform quality approaches, supported by corporate S&MA. Manage subcontractors and consultants on assigned tasks. Foster, grow and maintain positive relationships with existing and new customers along management and technical interfaces. Support corporate initiatives and process improvements efforts that benefit across multiple contracts. Develop/update contract plans (e.g., Program Management, Safety and Health).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering or Business (Engineering preferred)
Minimum eight to ten (8-10) years of experience leading a technical team in an aerospace and/or flight test environment or demonstrated ability in leading a group to successfully solve challenging problems
Minimum five (5) years of experience managing an organization of ten (10) or more with a mix of technical and administrative professionals in a contracting environment (government contracting experience a plus)
Excellent written and oral presentation skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers with excellent written and oral presentation skills
Must be able to obtain a security clearance
All applicants must be US citizens

Nice To Haves

Additional education, training, or certification in management, leadership, or project management preferred.
Experience supporting NASA programs strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary interface to Government customers for assigned tasks
Provide leadership and management to contractor staff
Manage a portfolio of activities under contract
Participate in managing the interface between local contract management and corporate management
Exercise all of the responsibilities and authority of the Program Manager when the PM is on leave or when such responsibilities and authority is delegated
Regular and effective communications with the AFRC Contracting Officer’s Office and Technical Monitors (customers) to ensure high contractor performance
Contract Modifications, pricing and associated negotiations
Review and approval of Government invoicing
Review and approval of ETSS subcontracts and procurements
Lead integrated resource (finances and staff) management and coordination of ETSS operations
Budget management, including developing and submitting the Annual Operating Plan, managing to the approved operating budget and making financial decisions throughout the year regarding purchases, hiring salaries, bonuses, and salary increases
Strategic and tactical workforce planning including skills vitalization
Oversight of all Project Management staff and activities including administration, HR, safety, and security
Supervision and mentorship of supervisory staff, including performance evaluations and promotion of skills development
Timecard reviews, HR approvals, AS9100 Compliance, and training compliance
Promotion of a strong safety culture
Timely transmission of high-quality customer deliverables (Monthly Reports)
Promote cross-cutting technical innovation discussions and forums
Lead overall quality assurance tracking and inform quality approaches, supported by corporate S&MA
Manage subcontractors and consultants on assigned tasks
Foster, grow and maintain positive relationships with existing and new customers along management and technical interfaces
Support corporate initiatives and process improvements efforts that benefit across multiple contracts
Develop/update contract plans (e.g., Program Management, Safety and Health)