Deputy Program Manager, Defense Projects & Contracts

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a seasoned Deputy Program Manager to lead the Phased-Launch Test Delivery (PLTD) program. The DPM will support the Program Manager in fulfilling contractual requirements, reporting, and financial controls for the Navy R&D test facilities project.

Based in Houston, TX, this role requires strong budgeting, contracting, and leadership skills; travel <33%. U.S. government clearance is required; US citizenship is necessary. Competitive benefits include health, retirement, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, program management, economics or closely related field.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, dFARs, and other contractual/regulatory requirements.
• At least 6 years of contracting, financial, and/or accounting experience.
• At least 4 years of leadership/managerial experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project compliance with FAR, dFARs, federal regulations, and company policies/procedures.
• Review, understand, and assist with the management of the project contract and contract deliverables.
• Assist the PM in the management of the project budget using established budget tracking tools.
• Assist with the development of new/updated budget tracking tools (as needed).
• Identify any potential issues or shortfalls with the project budget and develop/implement strategies to correct issues when they arise.
• Review project financial documentation to include contract mods, invoices, funding documents, sole source justifications, purchase orders, etc.
• Ensure that management and contract reports are accurate before submission.
• Work with the Amentum business team to ensure sub-contractors are paid in a timely manner.
• Support ad hoc financial analytics and budget adjustment requests.
• Manage the customers' expectations with proactive, consistent, and transparent communication.
• Ensure timely processing and execution of procurements or actions required by the government customer.
• Conduct communications with the COR and government leadership (as necessary).
• Work with the PM to resolve various project-related issues that may arise of the course of the project.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management, accounting, program management, economics or closely related field

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

Amentum is seeking a seasoned Deputy Program Manager to lead the Phased-Launch Test Delivery (PLTD) program. The DPM will support the Program Manager in fulfilling contractual requirements, reporting, and financial controls for the Navy R&D test facilities project.

Based in Houston, TX, this role requires strong budgeting, contracting, and leadership skills; travel <33%. U.S. government clearance is required; US citizenship is necessary. Competitive benefits include health, retirement, and education reimbursement.