Deputy Program Manager I

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Deputy Program Manager I will assist the Program Manager with managing processes that enable performance under the contract and subordinate task orders. This role serves as the anchor between the Program Manager and the contracting team, ensuring excellence in contract management and operational efficacy.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as back-up focal point to Program Manager for all contractor functions that pertain to performance under the contract
• Deputy Program Manager will act on behalf of the Program Manager during the Program Managers absences.
• Maintain weekly employee roster and status report to track filled CLINS, new hires, vacancies, resignations, terminations, CLIN changes, and other critical data.
• Coordinate direct company billing for unit travel needs across domestic and international, in addition to miscellaneous contract expenses.
• Organize and produce contract deliverable documents for Program Manager review and submission
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee professional development training as required.
• Support Program Manager in new policy development and implementation.
• Coordinate with Cayuse Human Resources with employee concerns and incidents, ensuring company responsiveness to requests for leave, pay issues, and other HR support needs of contract personnel.
• Coordinate with Cayuse Recruiting team to coordinate and/or conduct pre-screen interviews for initial candidate selections.
• Perform contract data analytics to detect trends and assess emergent issues.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with Contractor employees to analyze needs for information and support on an ongoing basis.
• Work with Program Manager on corporate budgeting and contract reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least seven years (7) of professional experience.
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a DPM or Management Analyst supporting a government contract.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating staffing contract recruiting needs.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, evaluating, analyzing, and implementing government contract requirements.
• Must possess basic knowledge of and experience with office and administrative functions, practices and procedures.
• Secret Clearnce is required.
• Due to the nature of work at the client’s site, U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc. skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of 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.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.