Deputy Program Manager - Senior

R&P is looking for a senior-level Deputy Program Manager who wants to join our team. We are a mid-sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government clients. We need an experience leader ready to join a fast-paced and exciting program to assist the Navy in constructing the newest class of Frigate.

Assist the PM in implementing work standards, work plans, and schedules; communicate policies and organizational goals; and manage and control program funds and resources.
• Assist the PM in monitoring contract execution plan including time and cost estimates.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to contract execution plan and schedule, and identify contract problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Assist the PM in adherence to quality control and security policies and procedures.
• Supervise technical and administrative staff and provide ongoing direction in performance of assigned tasking.
• Prioritize workload, determine required staffing levels and adjust staffing as required.
• Review major reports and briefings prepared by technical staff for quality.
• Ensure appropriate training is delivered to contract staff.
• Act as secondary customer contact for contract technical and cost performance.
• Assist the PM during contract review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Prepare and deliver briefings and presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and government representatives.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, vendors, and industry.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise employees and establish performance goals.
• Conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews.

• Bachelor's degree in any field plus at least 10 years of relevant work experience n program/project management and shipbuilding.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.
• Experience communication with SES/Flag level personnel.
• Active Secret Clearance.

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

R&P maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.