DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER

Marvin Group•Inglewood, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Marvin Engineering Company (MEC), a long-standing defense contractor supporting all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support our Launch Systems PMO. For more than 60 years, MEC has partnered with major prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, SAAB, and KAI on a wide range of aerospace and defense platforms. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a developing program management professional to work alongside and in direct support of an assigned Program Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or 2+ years of directly applicable experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
U.S. Citizenship is required, along with the ability to meet federal government access requirements for controlled unclassified information.
Developing ability to support cross-functional programs and resources; strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills with a willingness to learn under the direction of an experienced Program Manager.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple programs.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must meet ITAR requirements as a “U.S. person” (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the military, defense, or aerospace fields—particularly involving U.S. fighter, bomber, or helicopter platforms, or defense weapon systems—is highly desirable.
SAP experience highly desired.
Professional certifications (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Program Management, Purchasing Management, Production & Inventory Control) are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the assigned Program Manager in managing all aspects of assigned contracts, including budget tracking, reporting, and adherence to product line responsibilities. Exposure to or interest in Earned Value Management (EVM) is preferred.
Take direction from the Program Manager and assist in reviewing contracts, purchase orders, and contract amendments.
Support proposal and quoting activities, including gathering inputs for pricing and lead-time assessments.
Collaborate across functional groups—sales development, contracts, supply chain, production planning, operations, machining, quality, and engineering—to ensure on-time product delivery.
Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal teams and, under the Program Manager’s guidance, external customers.
Help prepare program updates and financial metrics for executive, PMO, and customer reviews.
Represent the program and act on behalf of the Program Manager in their absence, as directed, including attending internal and customer meetings and relaying program status.
Travel to customer sites, trade shows, or conferences as required.
Execute all duties in compliance with MEC policies and procedures.