Project Programming Support Specialist

DEFTEC Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401K with match

Life insurance

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

DEFTEC Corp is seeking a Project Programming Support Specialist to develop and manage facility programming packages for USAF/USSF and other programs. The role involves gathering requirements, producing PACES-based estimates, and preparing DD1391 documentation for approvals, while ensuring compliance with AFCEC rules and UFCs.

The ideal candidate has a engineering or architecture degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and milestone-driven execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture with 5+ years in facility design or construction PM, or 5+ years in DoD/DoW project programming.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and analytical techniques to support projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programming products conforming to AFCEC rules with no noncompliance findings.
• Support work order reviews by providing timely, complete project data for weekly sessions.
• Complete programming actions for USAF/USSF projects per rules and document in NexGen IT.
• Obtain and document requirements from stakeholders so the approved package reflects scope.
• Produce PACES-based cost estimates and bases of estimate within 3–4 weeks.
• Program up to 15 projects annually and update CPP/NexGen databases.
• Input programming requirements into CPP based on project scope.
• Prepare programming documents (DD 1391) for government approvals.

Skills

Project management

Engineering principles

Analytical skills

Stakeholder requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

NexGen IT

CPP

DD 1391 forms

PACES

Job description

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

Position Overview:

The Project Programming Support Specialist develops and manages facility project programming packages for USAF/USSF FSRM, NRG, MILCON, NAF, and ERCIP efforts in accordance with AFCEC business rules, UFCs, and DAFIs. This role gathers and validates requirements from stakeholders, produces PACES-based parametric cost estimates and bases of estimate, and prepares programming documentation, including DD Form 1391s, for approval through the AFCEC Project Authorization Tool and the Comprehensive Planning Platform (CPP). The Specialist supports the Work Order Review Board and other project meetings with timely, accurate data, documents actions in NexGen IT, and programs up to 15 projects annually while ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations. Success in this position requires either a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture with at least 5 years of facility design or construction project management experience, or a minimum of 5 years of DoD/DoW project programming experience, along with strong engineering and analytical skills and a proven ability to meet project milestones.

Job Responsibilities:

• Will deliver project programming products that conform to AFCEC business rules and policies, as evidenced by Government reviews with no willful or repeated noncompliance findings.
• Supports the work order review board and other project information meetings by providing required project data and updates in time for weekly sessions, ensuring that Engineering Flight decisions are based on complete and current information.
• Will complete programming actions for FSRM, NRG, MILCON, NAF, and ERCIP projects in accordance with USAF/USSF programming rules, UFCs, and DAFIs, and must document those actions in NexGen IT as required by the contract and applicable task orders.
• Will obtain, validate, and document project requirements from requirements owners, engineers, shops, and other stakeholders so that the approved programming package accurately reflects scope, constraints, and mission needs.
• Produce a PACES-based parametric cost estimate and written basis of estimate within 3–4 weeks of assignment that accounts for local market conditions and restricted-area work.
• Program up to 15 projects annually in compliance with applicable rules and incorporating user requirements. Update applicable databases, generate documentation, determine appropriate execution method, and gain project
• Producing /inputting programming requirements in the Comprehensive Planning Platform (CPP) based on project scope requirements.
• Preparing programming documents such as DD 1391 to gain approval from the appropriate government personnel, either locally or submitted through the AFCEC Project Authorization Tool.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have either a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture and at least 5 years of experience as a facility design engineer or construction project manager; or a minimum of 5 years of experience in DoD/DoW project programming and development of programming documents (e.g., DD Forms 1391).
• Relevant experience must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and analytical techniques that support civil engineering disciplines, as well as the ability to follow established project-related procedures and successfully complete established project

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with [e-mail] if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment, includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

Other Duties

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