Deputy Program Manager (ASSESS)

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Mountain View, CA

6d•$170,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is hiring a full-time, on-site/near-site Deputy Program Manager for its Aircraft and Spaceflight Systems Engineering Support Services (ASSESS) contract at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. The Deputy Program Manager serves as the primary interface to Government customers for assigned tasks and provides leadership and management to contractor staff. The role reports directly to the ASSESS Program Manager and manages a portfolio of activities under contract. It also participates in managing interfaces between local contract management and corporate management. The Deputy Program Manager may exercise the Program Manager’s responsibilities and authority when the Program Manager is on leave or delegates them. The position leads resource management, workforce planning, staff development, quality assurance, risk handling, subcontractor management, and customer relationships. The salary range is $170,000 to $250,000, based on skill level and experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a security clearance. AMA is a small business headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, with operations in several locations across the United States. The company specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA describes its work environment as engaging, collaborative, and supportive, and emphasizes employee professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
At least 10 years of experience leading and/or managing groups of scientists and engineers in a research environment involving science or engineering.
At least 5 years of experience planning and leading complex, multidisciplinary scientific programs, including building and maintaining technical collaborations.
At least 5 years of experience managing an organization of 20 or more science, engineering, and/or IT professionals in a contracting environment.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
Ability to manage priorities effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to security clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with customers and ensure high contractor performance.
Lead integrated resource management and coordination.
Perform strategic workforce planning, including skills vitalization.
Supervise and mentor technical staff, including conducting performance evaluations and promoting skills development.
Promote cross-cutting technical innovation discussions and forums.
Lead overall quality assurance tracking and inform quality approaches, supported by corporate S&MA.
Identify technical, schedule, cost, organizational conflict of interest (OCI), and performance risks, and formulate handling strategies.
Manage subcontractors and consultants on assigned tasks.
Foster, grow, and maintain positive relationships with existing and new customers across management and technical interfaces.
Support corporate initiatives and process improvement efforts that benefit multiple contracts.
Develop and update contract plans, such as Safety and Health, OCI, IT Security, Property Management, and DEIA plans.
Serve as the primary interface to Government customers for assigned tasks and provide leadership and management to contractor staff.
Manage a portfolio of contract activities and participate in managing interfaces between local contract management and corporate management.
Exercise the Program Manager’s responsibilities and authority when the Program Manager is on leave or delegates them.