Deputy Program Manager - Military Veterans

AFO has an opening for a dynamic Deputy Program Manager / Business Analyst (DPM) to support the Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg PA.  As the DPM, you will directly support the program requirements for the Depot by achieving program objectives as you interface with customers and supervise a diverse team of technical professionals. Responsibilities include supporting the program manager’s daily operations relative to contract management, finance, security, staffing, supply chain, maintenance management, real property maintenance, life-cycle management and procurement.   

The ideal candidate will have excellent team management skills, business process improvement skills, dynamic customer engagement and relationship management abilities.  Additionally, possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, be a strong team player, and can establish solid working relationships horizontally and vertically with staff members, peers, and our external Government customers. 

The portfolio includes but is not limited to the following five areas: Maintenance Manufacturing Recapitalization (Recap) and Reset and Modernization and Technical Support; Weapon Systems Maintenance; Logistical Services in support of Production Management; Staffing Services in support of Logistics Modernization Program (LMP); and Real Property Management, maintenance, and support services.   

 

This position is contingent upon award

Responsibilities

• Execute all facets of program management for contract (i.e., cost, schedule, reporting, engagement etc.). 
• To assist in assessing project objectives and conducting business needs analysis 
• Provide clear, structured, useable requirements analytics relative tradeoff analysis, requirement feasibility and risk analysis. 
• Research and develop cost-benefit analysis.  
• Overseas and participates in the management of comprehensive operations, providing direct supervision to shift supervisors and team leaders 
• Assists the Program Manager with the development and administration of project goals, objectives and procedures 
• Oversees the scheduling and assignment of all personnel work for over 40 labor categories 
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels in compliance with Company policies 
• Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; and meets with staff to identify and resolve problems 
• Develop, mentor, sponsor and provide supervisory oversight of personnel. 
• Drive innovation and integration of new technologies into project’s activities. 
• Oversee and assist with analyzing business and technical requirements. 
• Liaise with key management stakeholders with active participation in integrated planning teams meetings to ensure as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure financial audit readiness, property accountability, process standardization and work optimization, while ensuring supported agency policy requirements are met. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent experience 
• Minimum 10 years managing diverse and integrated workforces (e.g. professionals, engineers, scientists, technicians, craftsman, etc. )  
• Data analytical capability, expert in Microsoft Excel 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Exemplary attention to detail 
• Maintains sensitivity to, and report on, instances of fraud, waste and abuse 
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management processes and financial management skills.   
• Proficient at the suite of MS Office products and have proven communication, analytic and problem-solving, team building and collaboration skills.   
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication. 
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently. 
• Adaptability to new challenges with a strong motivation to grow and learn in new areas. 

Pay Range (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws)

$97,708.89 - $166,402.17
Benefits Description

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees.
Job ID

2025-15244
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

 

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.