The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) reports to the Program Manager (PM) and supports all functions in execution of program objectives to include cost, schedule, and quality. the DPM leads regular customer and internal stakeholder meetings, briefs the current health of the program assigned, and supports the PM on a day to day basis in all capacities.

The DPM may be required to travel to customer locations both CONUS and OCONUS on occasion, and is expected to represent project and company in regular customer interactions. Experience in presenting to and interacting with ground combat organizations from various militaries is desired in support of this position, and prior ground combat MOS experience is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Perform management duties consisting of planning, contracts execution, evaluation of employees, selecting subcontractor(s) and managing subcontracts
• Conduct schedule management including task/activity definition and sequencing, resource estimating, task duration estimating schedule development, and schedule control activities.
• Manage project scope to include project initiation, scope planning, scope definition and scope change control activities.
• Partner with Recruiting to ensure timely staffing of open positions on contract
• Provide strategic & tactical direction including strategy to action plan for Cubic and Government personnel.
• Actively engage other organizations within Cubic on collaboration efforts that ensure that we deliver the best product and solutions
• Assists PM in areas of operational execution and financial aspects of contract deliverables, cost, and schedule to achieve all key performance indicators, service level agreements, and annual operating plan commitments
• Provide operational oversight, coaching to front line leaders, mentoring, and developing of staff and succession planning for the program
• Assists the PM in developing employee base to achieve high degree of employee retention and performance
• Assist in the allocation resources (staff, facilities, and budgets) and recruitment and training of program staff
• Appropriately and efficiently communicates and documents risks, mitigation strategies, and concerns to PM
• Assist the PM by participating in candidate/resume screening, interviewing, and onboarding processes for new candidates and engages in frequent communications with the PMO, Hiring Manager(s), and Recruiting
• Primary staffing point of contact for Subcontractor team
• Authors proposal sections and various other business development and capture documents that communicate the value proposition of the company's offering
• Conducts research and analysis of business opportunities relating to BD strategies
• Develops and grows internal and client relationships
• Provides inputs for proposal strategy, preparation, and submittal

Minimum Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, management, finance, or related technical field (instructional design, engineering, I/O psychology, etc.) 5+ years' experience in a PMO role such as project manager, program coordinator, etc. Proven ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

* Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
* 5 years of Department of Defense (DoD)/Military training experience
* Secret Security Clearance
* Demonstrated experience in training, learning product development, or similar type programs
* Demonstrated strong organizational skills with attention to detail
* Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated presentation skills
* Capable of working in multidiscipline team environment
* Capable of working with stakeholders at all levels
* Proven proficiency in PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite