Deputy Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the deputy to the program manager for the delivery of government contracts.

• Oversee personnel in the project management office and/or regional or installation-level field staff.

• Assist in the operational planning and execution of projects.

• Provide operational assistance for reporting, task completion, presentations, contract management, communication, scheduling, and assigned functions.

• Collaborate with process owners and stakeholders to establish project goals, objectives, success factors, and metrics.

• Develop, implement, and update project work plans.

• Determine resource requirements and assign responsibilities accordingly.

• Manage daily project operations and scope, including facilitating meetings and maintaining documentation.

• Evaluate team deliverables prior to submission.

• Prepare project reviews and ensure quality assurance procedures are followed.

• Analyze program data and metrics, contributing to high-level reports for corporate and government leadership.

• Identify and escalate project risks and issues as they arise.

• Ensure complete, current, and well-organized project documentation is maintained.

• Keep project teams updated on organizational changes and corporate news impacting project scope.

• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

• Prepare comprehensive project activity reports and dashboards.

• Deliver engaging, informative, and well-structured presentations.

• Conduct lessons learned sessions and enhance processes.

• Contribute to and uphold project management policies, guidelines, and best practices.

• Assist with resource management and project financial documentation.

• Engage in strategy and growth initiatives, including solutions, proposals, staffing estimates, and new business opportunities.

• Perform additional assigned duties as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or 5+ years of military service, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.

• Proven experience managing and overseeing projects within military or government settings.

• Background in functional support roles with collaborative interactions involving military or government personnel.

• Minimum of one year experience in a DoD or VA health-related environment.

• Ability to influence and motivate others to work collaboratively.

• Exceptional writing, editing, analytical, and proofreading abilities.

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

• Capability to work at all organizational levels, including Magellan, DoD, and Military.

• Skilled in prioritizing and organizing multiple projects effectively.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment while maintaining critical and strategic thinking and consultation skills.

• Competence in presenting information and materials professionally on behalf of the U.S. government.

• Must be eligible for DoD security clearance and access to DoD systems if contractually required.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• High level of customer service is essential.

• Previous supervisory experience is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short-term incentives may be available.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Health benefits.

• Life benefits.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Additional benefits and perks promoting physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

• Tobacco-free workplace.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.