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DEFTEC Program Manager in Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA | Salary | Full Time
Program Manager
DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. Our clients' critical missions inspire us and are 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
DEFTEC Corporation seeks a mid-level career Program Manager with experience supporting Science & Technology programs and projects to support the Air Force Research Laboratory, Transformational Capabilities Office (TCO)-specifically the Explore (6.2) and WARTECH (6.3) portfolios .
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and track multiple interdisciplinary efforts simultaneously across a technology-agnostic portfolio, including the development and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules, including milestones and deadlines
Support the creation of appropriate metrics across the program and portfolio to support analyzing trends, challenges, and opportunities
Develop and maintain documentation throughout the life of efforts, including baseline documentation, briefing material, and work units
Support teams in the creation and tracking of spend plans to report on any issues or opportunities through the execution
Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with the Explore and/or WARTECH Process Lead to implement changes to optimize project tracking, management, and execution
As assigned by the Explore and/or WARTECH Process Lead, manage and lead efforts to include organizing project teams, working with and gathering information from contractors, creating recommendations for the broader TCO program management team, and briefing efforts to leadership and stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
Technical Agility: have previous experience working with programs across multiple technical disciplines, or the ability to quickly adapt to changing requirements and learn necessary technical depth to conduct position activities-not as a Subject Matter Expert, but sufficiently informed to work alongside technical leads
Self-Motivated: the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiate activities independently in a fast-paced environment
10+ years of experience in S&T project/program management
Master's Degree in a related field
Active secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting R&D S&T projects for the federal government at an agency like DARPA
DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, life insurance, short/long term disability, and educational reimbursement. DEFTEC also matches 401k contributions dollar for dollar up to 3% of employee's income and an additional $0.50 for every dollar between 4-5% of employee's income. The DEFTEC team is comprised of professionals who make a difference every day in crucial missions related to national security. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team who is well taken care of. Our employees are our top priority making DEFTEC an ideal place to work.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact HR@deftec.com 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 is met as outlined in our policies.
AAP/EEO Statement
DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and 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 including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
