Program Manager (PM)

DEFTEC Corporation•Fort Knox, KY

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for contract planning and execution, task order compliance, work performance, and quality control. The PM ensures personnel assigned to tasks meet government qualification standards and receive required training, and reviews deliverables before submission for acceptance. The role must be employed by the prime contractor and is considered essential to contract performance. Its authority is limited to managing contractor personnel and operations; the PM may not negotiate on behalf of the government, approve government personnel actions, or obligate government funds. The ideal candidate has experience managing large-scale government projects, familiarity with government policies and procedures, and knowledge of military personnel automation systems, and can work independently and analytically in a digital environment.

Requirements

  • Six to eight years of experience in education and training.
  • A bachelor's degree in education services, business administration or management, workforce development, or a related field from an accredited college; or a master's degree from an accredited college and at least six years of experience in training and administration, 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 the ability to think independently.
  • Time-management skills.
  • Self-starter.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Ability to 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

  • Oversee work performance, task order compliance, and quality control.
  • Plan and execute activities related to the contract.
  • Ensure personnel assigned to tasks meet government qualification standards and receive necessary training.
  • Review deliverables before submission for acceptance.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Educational reimbursement
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