Deputy Program Manager (DPM)

Overview

Deputy Program Manager (DPM):

Bowhead seeks a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Program Manager Special Programs (PMSP) contract located at Fort Lierty/Bragg, NC. USSOCOM PMSP is responsible for conducting Research, Development, Acquisition, and Sustainment of a broad spectrum of military capabilities and systems.

The DPM will will support the PM in all transition and management activities and serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual activity at each location.

Responsibilities

During the Contract Transition Term, this person shall be responsible for:

• Assisting the TM/PM with all activities during the transition-in phase.
• Focusing on successful transition of all personnel in the Fort Bragg, NC (FBNC) area.

During Contract Execution, this person shall be responsible for:

• Supporting the PM in managing all aspects of the contract to include personnel management and quality of contract deliverables.
• Acting as the primary POC and over-arching manager of all personnel in the FBNC area.
• Filling in for the PPM during absences
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Five (5) years program management experience within Special Operations Forces (SOF) organizations
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, DAWIA Level III Certification in Program Management or an additional 5 years of managerial experience within Special Operations Forces (SOF) in lieu of the PMP requirement

Desired (All Required Qualifications plus):

• Eight (8) years program management experience within Special Operations Forces (SOF) organizations
• Demonstrated experience applying SOF Acquisition and Capability Development processes
• A Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) or Management

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.