Our client is currently seeking a Assistant Program Manager

Chesapeake, VA (On-site)

Purpose:

The Assistant Program Manager is a seasoned producer and/or working task leader who applies a comprehensive and in-depth working knowledge of financial/business concepts, contract management, policies, practices, processes, and procedures to the management of ship service contracts programs. The Assistant Program Manager works alongside the Program Manager, with general guidance of management. Assists with the preparation and maintains management control (financial/business planning and scheduling) systems for moderately complex contracts, programs, projects, and/or tasks to determine and maintain the most cost-effective method of accomplishing work, identify, and mitigate risks, etc. Contracts may range in value from $5 to $20 million.

Responsibilities:

• Involves regular interaction with all levels of operations/senior staff, customers regulatory bodies, and major suppliers.
• Assists the Service Department with preparing accurate quotations for the various programs.
• Ensures service quotes are submitted accurately and on time.
• Communicates with the customers regularly for status updates regarding submitted quotes.
• Processes contracts/orders received in response to submitted service quotes.
• Develops a working knowledge of work being quoted to be able to address questions from customers.
• Ensures all contract deliverables have been provided prior to closing the project.
• Participates in regular interface meetings with other departments to assure effective information flow, provides program guidance and obtains program/contract status.
• Attends "as required" meetings to participate in resolution of issues related to the project to which he/she has been assigned.
• Communicates with program customers to provide project status and resolves issues ranging from schedule and technical compliance to service and warranty clarification.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent preferred.
• (3) to (5) years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• (3) years of United States government contracting experience, preferred.
• (3) years’ experience in project leadership.
• Not required but highly desirable: a current PMP certification
• Working knowledge of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items and Familiarization with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, successful problem resolution, and time management skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition and aligns department with strategic goals.
• Demonstrates a proven ability to manage multiple projects from multiple customers simultaneously.
• Demonstrates strong financial literacy including the ability to read/analyze programs department budgets and implement cost saving measures where applicable.
• Working knowledge of cost schedule management.
• Working knowledge of change management.
• Working knowledge of risk/opportunity management.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Microsoft Project and Excel).