Deputy Program Manager (Contingent)

Global Systems Engineering (GSE)is a HUBZone small business that supports the federal government with a variety of high-end technical and engineering services. We are responsive to our customer’s needs, which change often. This creates a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift and tasks may require short deadlines.

GSE is currently seeking a motivated, self-driven Deputy Program Manager to join our team supporting the ongoing growth of our US Department of State portfolio to oversee a program under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The Deputy Program Manager serves as the secondary contact with the client, is responsible for CONUS/OCONUS team oversight (recruitment, supervision, and reporting), supporting BPA call responses, and is accountable for providing backfill support to the Program Manager position. This position is designated as key personnel, contingent upon award, requiring a signed letter of commitment. Project start date is estimated to be March 1, 2025.

To be qualified, the candidate MUST be a US citizen and possess an active Secret clearance issued by Defense Security Service.

Responsibilities assigned to this position include:

• Assist the PM with team supervision, providing completed deliverables, and assisting with resolving issues related to contract performance
• Provide program management capability and professional business relations with a diverse customer base and across a multi-disciplined team, including Administrative and Program Support, Police, Justice, and Corrections Advisory Support, Procurement and Logistics Support, Information Technology Support, and other Subject Matter Expert Support
• Direct project/program team personnel, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as project/program interface
• Formulate and enforce work standards, assigning schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates
• Integrate and coordinate all activities needed to execute requirements, including the timeliness, completeness and quality of problem identification, Corrective Action Plans, timely identification and resolution of issues, effective/responsive management of Subcontractors, overall customer satisfaction, and professional and ethical behavior
• Maintain an effective Project Management Plan and Quality Control program in accordance with GSE policies and processes, including a schedule of deliverables and monthly reporting requirements
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the actions taken by an organization to acquire and execute a specific piece of business, either competitively or non-competitively

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship
• Active Secret Security Clearance issued by the Defense Security Service (DSS)
• Demonstrated five (5) years of project/program management experience
• Demonstrated five (5) years of experience in managing Government contracts with professional and administrative support services
• Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited institution in a business administration or management field
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Currently hold and maintain a Project Management Certification (PMP)
• Experience overseeing team with diverse skillsets dispersed across multiple locations

Our in-house Talent Acquisition Team manages all employment opportunities at GSE.  Agencies and independent recruiters must be approved as a vendor by GSE’s Talent Acquisition team before submitting candidates to any GSE employee. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or biographies from agencies under any circumstances. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GSE, including those sent to a GSE email address or directly to GSE employees, will be considered GSE property. GSE will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. GSE will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. 

Please do not contact GSE employees directly. Compliance with this request will impact our decision to work with you. 

Global Systems Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.  We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

Global Systems Engineering LLC will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

Global Systems Engineering LLC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Global Systems Engineering LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Global Systems Engineering LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.  Global Systems Engineering LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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Salary : $130,000 - $150,000