Deputy Project Manager

UIC Alaska•Crane, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to join its team at NSWC Crane in Indiana. The position is responsible for quality assurance management and assists the Project Manager with oversight of contractor personnel performing work under the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Deputy Project Manager supervises personnel researching materials and parts needed to repair Naval equipment and supports management, direction, administration, and leadership for execution of the task order. The role oversees warehousing and logistics functions within Supply Chain Warehousing and Logistics (SCWL), including quality procedures, standard operating procedures, continuous improvement, inventory management, safety, and workforce performance. The Deputy Project Manager works closely with the Project Manager and the Technical Point of Contact/Contracting Officer’s Representative to plan and accomplish objectives, ensure PWS compliance, and address customer concerns through investigation and corrective action. The target salary range is $80,000 to $93,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance; applicants who already hold one are encouraged to apply. U.S. citizenship is required because of the work location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field, or at least five years of supervisory management experience and five years in a quality, warehousing, and logistics environment.
Prior experience managing and overseeing activities performed by contractor personnel and subcontractors.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; current Secret clearance holders are encouraged to apply.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Nice To Haves

Current Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quality procedures and systems that promote continuous improvement of warehousing and logistics support and meet or exceed PWS requirements.
Assist with planning, organizing, controlling, and staffing the technical, administrative, contractual, and personnel actions needed to perform PWS task areas.
Ensure all work performed meets PWS requirements.
Work closely with the Project Manager and Technical Point of Contact/Contracting Officer’s Representative to facilitate effective planning and accomplishment of critical objectives.
Provide the Project Manager and Technical Point of Contact/Contracting Officer’s Representative with information about performance and completion of PWS tasks.
Direct, coordinate, and monitor warehousing and logistics functions within Supply Chain Warehousing and Logistics, including developing standard operating procedures, continuous improvement processes, enforcing warehouse safety regulations, and implementing workforce safety and performance programs.
Provide ongoing input on inventory-level adjustments to address product shortages.
Assist in developing short-, medium-, and long-term warehousing strategies to improve people, processes, and products and meet internal customers’ needs.
Investigate customer concerns and service issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Provide responses and resolutions to the department and individual personnel as required.
Supervise personnel researching materials and parts required for Naval equipment repairs.
Assist the Project Manager with oversight of contractor personnel and subcontractor activities.