Deputy Program Manager

Cogent Security • Albuquerque, NM

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Technology Partnerships LLC (ITP) is seeking a Program Manager III for an upcoming task order supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs, Office of Systems Engineering and Integration (NA-18). This position serves as the deputy program lead under the Senior Project Manager, with day-to-day execution responsibility across all fifteen PWS task areas, including life cycle planning and sustainment, joint integrated project planning, business case analysis, material fielding plan development, and integration of DOE/DoW processes.

Requirements

• Master’s OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; OR, in lieu of either degree, an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a Project Manager, with BOTH of the following: (A) specialized experience directly relevant to requirements management, systems engineering, integration, analysis, and assessments; AND (B) experience supporting DOE and/or DoW elements involved with nuclear weapons specifically including development of life cycle management plans, life cycle sustainment plans, joint integrated project plans, business case analyses, material fielding plans, and integration of DOE/DoW processes.
• Active DOE/NNSA “Q” Clearance or active DoW Top Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience tailoring standard integrated logistics assessment elements and analysis processes for DoW elements involved with nuclear weapons.
• Background in fielding new systems and phasing out legacy systems.
• Demonstrated competence in risk identification, application, and mitigation.
• Hands-on experience with DP’s Requirements Management Plan, Program Management Policy and Program Execution Instruction, AoA Guide, and DOE Mission Need Statement / Program Requirements Document guidance.
• Configuration management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as deputy/program manager under the Senior Project Manager, with day-to-day execution responsibility.
• Lead specific task lines including life cycle planning, sustainment planning, joint integrated project planning, business case analysis, and material fielding plan development for assigned weapon programs.
• Coordinate the integration of DOE/DoW processes.
• Manage assigned task leads and subject matter experts, track deliverables against QASP performance standards, and brief federal program managers and senior NNSA leadership on program status and recommendations.
• Backstop the Senior Project Manager for COR engagement and cover on-site core hours when the Senior PM is travelling.
• Support staffing decisions, technical interviews, and onboarding of contractor personnel during the base period and option years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees