Deputy Program Manager

Pay Rate:

At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Position Location: Arlington, Virginia

Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized:

When Authorized/Hybrid

About the Role:

Sawdey Solution Services is seeking a Deputy Program Manager.

Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To:

• Provide oversight of the OUSD (A&S) Administrative and Analytical support processes to verify the staff is providing accurate and responsive support.
• Ensure that staff is fully trained in all administrative, clerical, specific policies and procedures.
• Ensure that staff is able to complete the required day-to-day functions of OUSD (A&S) administrative, clerical, strategic communications support.
• Ensure full functionality and ensure changes to OUSD (A&S) Administrative and Strategic Communications Support business practices are communicated to all relevant staff and contractors within OUSD (A&S).
• Provide and manage trained personnel to ensure effective and efficient day-to-day business operations in accordance with Administrative and Analytical Support and practices.
• Ensure staff is proficient in general business tools and software, and in Administrative and Analytical Support specific operations (software applications and operating procedures).
• Effectively manage personnel attrition and turnover to ensure operations continue smoothly while new staff is being hired and trained.
• Whenever deficiencies are uncovered, the Program Manager shall take corrective actions to resolve deficiencies.
• Provide employees training to ensure staff expertise remains at a level to efficiently and effectively execute task order requirements.
• Provide monthly and quarterly status reports.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of program management experience.
• Executive level support within Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies.
• Program management experience demonstrating the ability to collaborate and deliver services in a busy environment and coordinating between multidisciplined functions of internal and external organizations.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Certificate, License, and Registration Requirements:

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Other Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Secret Clearance

US Citizenship Requirements:

This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.

Benefits at Sawdey Solution Services:

At Sawdey Solution Services, we offer an extensive benefits package. Our employee-focused benefits for full-time employees include:

• Vibrant Company Culture: Become an integral part of our positive, encouraging, and uplifting team culture; we are all on this mission together!
• Healthy Work-Life Balance: We place a strong emphasis on work-life balance; we don’t just ‘talk the talk’ in terms of work-life balance, we ‘walk the walk’! We not only support, but highly encourage, prioritizing your health and well-being.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive rates with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
  • Dependent-care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal Holiday Observance.
  • Immediately vested 401 (k) with employer matching.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee Referral program with compensated referrals!
  • Additional benefits offered.
• Grow With Us: We offer a paid Training and Tuition reimbursement program to help you advance and excel in your career. We prioritize internal promotions and success.

Sawdey Solution Services firmly believes in our employees and advocates an environment to promote from within, which serves to boost morale while keeping high performers engaged and challenged. We also place the utmost importance on team building and collaboration in a remote environment. To promote these beliefs, you will also find additional benefits and programs that will enrich your career here at Sawdey Solution Services:

• Wellness Challenges.
• Focus on internal career advancement and growth.