Deputy Program Manager

Full-time - Mid Level

Kaua'i, HI

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About the position

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Deputy Program Manager to support our government customer located on Kauai, Hawai'i. We are seeking a highly engaging leader capable of effectively managing multiple contract and non-contract related requirements, technical actions, administrative actions, tasks, and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management and coordination of this contract.
• Serve as an alternate point-of-contact with the Government for the performance of all work under this contract.
• Physically present on-site during regular working hours.
• Available on-site within one hour after the Government's designated regular working hours outlined within the contract.
• Coordinate contract matters with various Government elements/customers such as the PMRF Deputy Technical Director, Administrative Contracting Officer(s) - (ACO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and other Government authorities.
• Coordinate effectively with employee Unions, addressing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) issues, concerns, and actions.
• Interface with Government Service Managers (GSMs) and COR regarding contract and project activities; and performance or quality issues.
• Coordinate with corporate headquarters personnel for operational guidance and support.
• Attend management functions and meetings with PMRF Government representatives, NAVSUP Government representatives, other Government representatives (i.e., reimbursable Government customers), and community leaders.
• Manage contract Technical Instructions (i.e., Task Orders) and ensure the successful completion of multiple technical tasks within prescribed contract, performance, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in DOD contracting, including management of IDIQ, CP, and/or FFP programs to include leadership positions of increasing responsibility.
• Experience managing and balancing prime and subcontract skill mix.
• Experience managing DOD programs/teams of a minimum of 100 FTEs or related personnel.
• Experience in Business and Financial Management, Contracts and Subcontracts Management, Quality Management, IT Management and Cybersecurity, Range Operations and Range Systems Management.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint), Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Effective supervisory skills; ability to clarify team purposes and goals, build team commitment, strengthen collective skills, and work approaches.
• Ability to lead a team successfully through project-driven schedules to deliver high quality outcomes based on stated performance objectives.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage numerous simultaneous activities and projects.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to identify, classify, mitigate identifiable risks to ensure successful delivery of contract requirements, financial goals, and profitability.
• Excellent Time Management skills.
• Experienced in customer interfacing.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.