Program Manager (PM)

DEFTEC Corporation•Fort Knox, KY

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for work performance, task order compliance, quality control, and planning and executing contract-related activities. The PM ensures personnel assigned to tasks meet government qualification standards and receive required training, and reviews deliverables before submission for acceptance. The PM must be employed by the prime contractor and is considered essential to contract performance. The PM’s authority is limited to managing contractor personnel and operations; the PM is not authorized to negotiate on behalf of the government, approve government personnel actions, or obligate government funds. The position calls for someone experienced in large-scale government projects, familiar with government policies and procedures and military personnel automation systems, and able to work independently and analytically in a digital environment. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a master's degree, along with the stated training, administration, and project management experience. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office and successfully obtain a common access card (CAC). Prior military experience, Army military education program experience, and familiarity with government logistic procedures are preferred. DEFTEC offers medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401(k) with a match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities. DEFTEC is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

6 to 8 years of experience in education and training.
A bachelor's degree in education services, business administration/management, workforce development, or a related field from an accredited college; alternatively, a master's degree from an accredited college.
At least six years of training and administration experience, and project management in the customer-related service field.
Experience managing large-scale government projects.
Familiarity with government policies and procedures.
Knowledge of military personnel automation systems.
Ability to work in a digital environment.
Analytical skills and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently; self-starter.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Must successfully obtain a common access card (CAC).

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience or experience with Army military education programs, such as ArmyIgnitED, credentialing, Joint Services Transcript (JST), or Army Personnel Testing (APT).
Familiarity with government logistic procedures.

Responsibilities

Manage performance of the work, task order compliance, and quality control.
Plan and execute all activities related to the contract.
Ensure personnel assigned to tasks meet government qualification standards and receive necessary training.
Review deliverables before submission for acceptance.
Manage contractor personnel and operations within the PM’s authority.