Deputy Program Manager-ETSS

Job Description:

AMA is currently seeking to hire a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to assist the Program Manager (PM) in overseeing the ETSS contract with the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). The Deputy Program Manager will serve as the primary interface to Government customers for assigned tasks and to provide leadership and management to contractor staff. The DPM will report directly to the ETSS Program Manager with responsibility for managing a portfolio of activities under contract. The DPM will participate in managing the interface between local contract management and corporate management. The successful DPM candidate may exercise all of the responsibilities and authority of the Program Manager when the PM is on leave or when such responsibilities and authority is delegated. This is an onsite position located at the NASA AFRC site on Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, CA.

Salary range $180,000 to $220,000 based on skill level and experience.

Currently AMA has approximately 40 employees supporting NASA AFRC providing Program Management support, Range mission support, Safety and Mission support, and Facilities Engineering, Maintenance and Operations mission support. In addition to hiring and maintaining a competent and responsive staff the PM and DPM work together with the Business Operations Manager (BOM) to handle the business-related aspects of running this organization which include:

• Regular and effective communications with the AFRC Contracting Officer's Office and Technical Monitors (customers) to ensure high contractor performance.
• Contract Modifications, pricing and associated negotiations.
• Review and approval of Government invoicing.
• Review and approval of ETSS subcontracts and procurements.
• Lead integrated resource (finances and staff) management and coordination of ETSS operations.
• Budget management, including developing and submitting the Annual Operating Plan, managing to the approved operating budget and making financial decisions throughout the year regarding purchases, hiring salaries, bonuses, and salary increases.
• Strategic and tactical workforce planning including skills vitalization.
• Oversight of all Project Management staff and activities including administration, HR, safety, and security.
• Supervision and mentorship of supervisory staff, including performance evaluations and promotion of skills development.
• Timecard reviews, HR approvals, AS9100 Compliance, and training compliance.
• Promotion of a strong safety culture.
• Timely transmission of high-quality customer deliverables (Monthly Reports).
• Promote cross-cutting technical innovation discussions and forums.
• Lead overall quality assurance tracking and inform quality approaches, supported by corporate S&MA.
• Manage subcontractors and consultants on assigned tasks.
• Foster, grow and maintain positive relationships with existing and new customers along management and technical interfaces.
• Support corporate initiatives and process improvements efforts that benefit across multiple contracts.
• Develop/update contract plans (e.g., Program Management, Safety and Health).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering or business (engineering preferred). Additional education, training, or certification in management, leadership, or project management preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience leading a technical team in an aerospace and/or flight test environment or demonstrated ability in leading a group to successfully solve challenging problems.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing an organization of ten (10) or more with a mix of technical and administrative professionals in a contracting environment (government contracting experience a plus).
• Experience supporting NASA programs strongly desired.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers with excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• May be required to travel occasionally.

All applicants must be US citizens.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.