Deputy Program Manager - Space Technologies

SpaceNews; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceNews is seeking a Deputy Program Manager in Albuquerque, NM to oversee control accounts across scope, schedule, and budget. The role requires strong EVM knowledge, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration on complex programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of program management experience, DoD/DoE contract exposure, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. This on-site position emphasizes rigorous analysis and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' program management experience.
• Expert level Earned Value Management (EVM) experience on DoD or DoE contracts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned control accounts.
• Negotiate scope of work and document outcomes in the WBS Dictionary and WAD.
• Negotiate schedules and lump-sum budgets for control accounts and update WAD as needed.
• Subdivide control account work into targeted work packages for effective management.
• Work with program scheduler to maintain resource-loaded schedules.
• Ensure resources do not exceed budgets and identify EVMS techniques.
• Document time-phased, resource-loaded activities and EV measures as baseline.
• Provide weekly insight into remaining durations and resource needs.
• Conduct weekly plan reviews, including variance analysis and ETC assessments.
• Develop and implement corrective actions while maintaining baseline integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Program Management

Earned Value Management

Budget Management

DoD/DoE Contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field

Master's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field

Job description

The Deputy Program Manager will be responsible for the management of control accounts spanning project development, scope, schedule, and budget. This role demands an in-depth understanding of program management and earned value management (EVM) methodologies, as well as leadership and cross-functional collaboration across diverse project teams.

On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to perform the following:

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned control accounts
• Negotiate scope of work, documenting outcomes in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Dictionary and Work Authorization Document (WAD)
• Negotiate schedules and lump-sum budgets for control accounts, updating the WAD as needed
• Subdivide control account work and budgets into targeted work packages for optimal division and management
• Work with program scheduler to prepare and maintain resource-loaded schedules using logical networks of activities required to achieve objectives
• Ensure resources planned do not exceed work package budgets and identify earned value measurement techniques for activities
• Document time-phased, resource-loaded scheduled activities, and earned value measurement approaches as the performance measurement baseline
• Provide weekly insight into remaining durations and resource requirements for ongoing and future work packages
• Conduct weekly reviews of plans and accomplishments, including progress, variance identification and analysis, and estimate-to-complete assessments
• Negotiate and monitor significant variance thresholds for control accounts; prepare variance analysis reports as required
• Develop, implement, and manage corrective actions at the activity level while maintaining baseline integrity
• Propose and submit baseline changes for scope, schedule, or budget per change control policy
• Professional Expectations:
• Use in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge to solve complex problems and lead steps within broader projects, with accountability for ongoing activities and objectives
• Assess unusual circumstances and employ sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques
• Enhance relationships with senior internal/external stakeholders, adapting communication styles to various audiences
• Act as a resource for colleagues and provide guidance in the discipline as required
• Work independently on critical points, using sound judgment and adapting existing approaches as necessary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years' program management experience, with direct responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget management (control accounts or similar)
• Expert level Earned Value Management (EVM) experience on DoD or DoE contracts
• Experience in multidisciplinary environments and the ability to lead initiatives to completion
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills (requirements, reports, etc.)
• Proficiency in building and maintaining collaborative relationships to resolve complex issues
• Ability to work independently and with teams, adapting quickly to shifting priorities You should use correct markup. Make sure each
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  The Deputy Program Manager will be responsible for the management of control accounts spanning project development, scope, schedule, and budget. This role demands an in-depth understanding of program management and earned value management (EVM) methodologies, as well as leadership and cross-functional collaboration across diverse project teams.

  On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to perform the following:

  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned control accounts
  • Negotiate scope of work, documenting outcomes in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Dictionary and Work Authorization Document (WAD)
  • Negotiate schedules and lump-sum budgets for control accounts, updating the WAD as needed
  • Subdivide control account work and budgets into targeted work packages for optimal division and management
  • Work with program scheduler to prepare and maintain resource-loaded schedules using logical networks of activities required to achieve objectives
  • Ensure resources planned do not exceed work package budgets and identify earned value measurement techniques for activities
  • Document time-phased, resource-loaded scheduled activities, and earned value measurement approaches as the performance measurement baseline
  • Provide weekly insight into remaining durations and resource requirements for ongoing and future work packages
  • Conduct weekly reviews of plans and accomplishments, including progress, variance identification and analysis, and estimate-to-complete assessments
  • Negotiate and monitor significant variance thresholds for control accounts; prepare variance analysis reports as required
  • Develop, implement, and manage corrective actions at the activity level while maintaining baseline integrity
  • Propose and submit baseline changes for scope, schedule, or budget per change control policy
  • Professional Expectations:
  • Use in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge to solve complex problems and lead steps within broader projects, with accountability for ongoing activities and objectives
  • Assess unusual circumstances and employ sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques
  • Enhance relationships with senior internal/external stakeholders, adapting communication styles to various audiences
  • Act as a resource for colleagues and provide guidance in the discipline as required
  • Work independently on critical points, using sound judgment and adapting existing approaches as necessary

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years' program management experience, with direct responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget management (control accounts or similar)
  • Expert level Earned Value Management (EVM) experience on DoD or DoE contracts
  • Experience in multidisciplinary environments and the ability to lead initiatives to completion
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

  Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills (requirements, reports, etc.)
  • Proficiency in building and maintaining collaborative relationships to resolve complex issues
  • Ability to work independently and with teams, adapting quickly to shifting priorities
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
  • Strong customer focus and problem-solving attitude
  • Previous experience as a CAM or Program Control Analyst on a large DOD contract
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and situations to diverse audiences
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills

  Physical Demands

  Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment
  Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard (Frequent)

  Special Requirements

  U.S. Citizen required

  Clearance Level

  No Clearance