Deputy Program Manager

TekSynap; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TekSynap is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to oversee daily operations and manage cross-competency teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, engineering, or computer science, and hold relevant certifications. This role supports the Office of Director of National Intelligence and involves significant interaction with government program managers.

Benefits

health insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401K

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

vacation time

holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing complex projects.
• Active certification in PMI PMP or PgMP.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and direct cross-competency teams.
• Serve as primary interface with Government program managers.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Software Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Deputy Program Manager (PM) shall act as the manager, and administrator for the day to day operations on the contracted effort. The Deputy PM shall direct efforts of cross-competency teams, to include contractors at multiple locations, and shall serve as the primary interface and POC with Government program managers (GPMS) on technical and project issues. The DPM shall manage acquisition and employment of project resources.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or other related technical field or Bachelor’s degree in a business or management-related field accompanied by experience anaging complex engineering TOs.
• Three to five years of experience managing complex projects of a similar scope and complexity to Section C requirements and an active certification in one of the following:
• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP).
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Program Management certification.
• Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC P/PM) Level 3.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

It is desired that the PM has the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or other related technical field.
• 6-8 years of experience in a IC environment performing in a related subject area (engineering, computer science, etc.) to that of the TOR.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a contractor Project Manager supporting Government requirements similar to the TOR.
• Six years of experience leading a team utilizing Agile Software Development methodologies to successfully integrate Mission Command and Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination web services that have been certified.
  
  

Overview

We are seeking an Task Order Program Manager to join our team supporting Office of Director of National Intelligence ( ODNI) Geppetto contract.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: WASHINGTON METRO AREA (WMA)
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 30% within WMA
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.