Alternate Program Manager (APM)

Alternate Program Manager (APM)

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and 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:

The Alternate Program Manager (APM) is responsible for performing the PM's tasks in the PM's absence and acts for the contractor when the designated program manager is absent. During the PM's absence (e.g., leave, medical), the APM has all the authority of the PM, whether or not the APM is an employee of the prime contractor, although the government recommends that the APM be a prime contractor employee. The APM covers the PM's responsibilities, which include performance of the work, task order compliance, quality control, planning and execution of contract activities, ensuring assigned personnel meet government qualification standards and receive necessary training, and reviewing deliverables before submission for acceptance. The ideal candidate has experience managing large-scale government projects, familiarity with government policies and procedures, and knowledge of military personnel automation systems, and is a self-starter and independent, analytical thinker who can work in a digital environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for the performance of the PM's tasks in the PM's absence
• Act for the contractor when the designated program manager is absent
• Exercise all the authority of the PM during the PM's absence (e.g., leave, medical), whether or not the APM is an employee of the prime contractor

Tasks the APM covers in the PM's absence:

• Be responsible for the performance of the work, task order compliance, and quality control
• Plan and execute all activities related to the contract
• Ensure all personnel assigned to a task meet government qualification standards and receive necessary training
• Review all deliverables before they are submitted for acceptance
• Manage contractor personnel and operations

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in education, business administration/management, workforce development, or a related field from an accredited college and three to five years of experience in education and training; or a master's degree from an accredited college and a minimum of four years of experience in training and administration and project management in the "customer related" service field
• Experience in managing large-scale government projects
• Familiarity with government policies and procedures
• Knowledge of military personnel automation systems
• Ability to work in a digital environment
• Analytical skills
• Time management
• Independent thinker
• Self-starter
• Analytical thinker
• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior military experience or experience with the Army military education program (e.g., ArmyIgnitED, credentialing, JST, APT)
• Familiarity with government logistic procedures

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with 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 are 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 based on 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 that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the 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.