Deputy Program Manager - Air Force Basic Life & Operations Support

Culmen International LLC; United States; A distancia; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with 4% match

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Supplemental Insurance

Training & Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Culmen International LLC is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to support AFCAP, the U.S. Air Force’s rapid-response contingency contracting program.

You will help lead globally dispersed operations and act on behalf of the Program Manager when needed, ensuring contract performance and mission readiness. The role requires coordinating with Site Managers, partners, and subcontractors while maintaining compliance and readiness for 24/7 operations.

Formación

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, logistics, program management, or related field.
• At least two years of program management experience within the last seven years.
• Demonstrated expertise in Government appropriations.
• Experience in engineering, construction, services, or commodities.
• Strong knowledge of Government acquisition processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple task orders valued above $400,000.
• Ability to coordinate geographically dispersed teams and operate under compressed timelines.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the designated alternate to the Program Manager and exercise delegated authority for contract and task-order matters.
• Support day-to-day Program Management Office operations and implementation of the AFCAP Management Plan.
• Coordinate multiple task orders, Site Managers, functional leads, partners, and subcontractors across dispersed locations.
• Support 24/7 on-call readiness, urgent proposal actions, mobilization, deployment, and mission-response activities.
• Monitor cost, schedule, staffing, quality, safety, security, property, procurement, subcontractor performance, risks, and deliverables.
• Ensure actions and records comply with contract requirements, task-order requirements, Government direction, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare and review program reports, briefings, action-item trackers, corrective-action plans, and decision materials.
• Maintain effective communication with the Contracting Officer, Government Program Manager, customers, Site Managers, and corporate leadership.
• Help verify personnel qualifications, clearances, training, medical readiness, and deployment documentation.
• Assume Program Manager duties during absences or as directed to ensure uninterrupted leadership and contract performance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Global coordination

Communication

Analytical skills

Policy and compliance

Educación

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Master's degree

Herramientas

Government procurement processes

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Culmen International is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to support AFCAP, the U.S. Air Force’s rapid-response contingency contracting program.

AFCAP delivers critical logistics, construction, and base-support capabilities around the world in support of emergencies, contingency operations, and evolving mission requirements.

As a key member of the AFCAP VI Program Management Office, the Deputy Program Manager will help lead complex, globally dispersed operations and ensure continuity of leadership when acting on behalf of the Program Manager. This role supports contract-wide execution, task-order performance, rapid-response readiness, cross-functional coordination, compliance, and engagement with key stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven program leader who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and wants to make a meaningful impact supporting critical U.S. Air Force operations worldwide.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Serve as the designated alternate to the Program Manager and exercise delegated authority for contract and task-order matters.
• Support day-to-day Program Management Office operations and implementation of the AFCAP Management Plan.
• Coordinate multiple task orders, Site Managers, functional leads, partners, and subcontractors across dispersed locations.
• Support 24/7 on-call readiness, urgent proposal actions, mobilization, deployment, and mission-response activities.
• Monitor cost, schedule, staffing, quality, safety, security, property, procurement, subcontractor performance, risks, and deliverables.
• Ensure actions and records comply with contract requirements, task-order requirements, Government direction, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare and review program reports, briefings, action-item trackers, corrective-action plans, and decision materials.
• Maintain effective communication with the Contracting Officer, Government Program Manager, customers, Site Managers, and corporate leadership.
• Help verify personnel qualifications, clearances, training, medical readiness, and deployment documentation.
• Assume Program Manager duties during absences or as directed to ensure uninterrupted leadership and contract performance.

Required Qualifications

• Current active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, logistics, program management, or a related field.
• At least two years of program management experience within the last seven years.
• Demonstrated expertise in Government appropriations.
• Experience in engineering, construction, services, or commodities.
• Strong knowledge of Government acquisition processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple task orders valued above $400,000.
• Ability to coordinate geographically dispersed teams and operate effectively under compressed timelines.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree
• PMP or comparable program-management certification.
• Experience with contingency contracting, expeditionary operations, IDIQ programs, and cost-reimbursable and firm-fixed-price task orders.

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)

• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.