Deputy Program Manager (ASSESS)

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Mountain View, CA

4d•$170,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is seeking a full-time, on-site/near-site Deputy Program Manager for the 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. Reporting directly to the ASSESS Program Manager, this role manages a portfolio of contract activities and participates in managing the interface 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 when those responsibilities and authority are delegated. The salary range is $170,000 to $250,000, based on skill level and experience. AMA is a small business headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, with operations in several U.S. locations. It 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 and career satisfaction.

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.
Effective priority management.
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 quality assurance tracking and inform quality approaches, supported by corporate Safety and Mission Assurance (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.
Provide leadership and management to contractor staff and manage a portfolio of contract activities.
Participate in managing the interface between local contract management and corporate management.
Exercise the Program Manager’s responsibilities and authority when delegated or when the Program Manager is on leave.