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Amentum Deputy Program Manager in Baghdad, Iraq

The Program Manager, Deputy (DPM) will be responsible for management of the labor workforce, utilizing resources to accomplish operation requirements in an environment that requires flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness to meet overall requirements of this contract. The DPM Ops will assist and report to the Program Manager in the management of multiple geographical sites and functions to support critical client mission activities and will have full authority to act on behalf of Amentum in absence of the Program Manager on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.

The DPM will oversee the resourcing for both contracts focusing on personnel and logistics operations at multiple geographical sites and function in a flexible, adaptable, and responsive manner in order to support critical client mission activities. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

  • Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.

  • Perform duties as the Amentum authorized representative for the overall performance of all services required under this contract to include direct oversight and management of subcontractor performed contract services.

  • Act as the secondary Point of Contact (POC) for contractual or administrative questions or difficulties that arise related to the contract, interfacing with the CO, COTR, and Government leadership on a daily basis.

  • Ensure continuity of support during Amentum personnel changes.

  • Assist Program Managers with the management and implementation of the Program Management Plans.

  • Assist both Program Managers with overseeing and execution of the contract Transition Plans.

  • Synchronize and integrate PMO/cross-program functions (Logistics, Finance, IT, Safety, Human Resources, Operations, Travel, and Subcontracts) and processes, and assist subordinate employees who perform the following functions:

  • Operations Management

  • Performance Management

  • Training Management

  • Resource Management (Personnel & Logistics)

  • Serve as the on-site point of contact for formal discussions with subcontractors, including frequent interaction with the intent to sustain and foster positive relations.

  • Track performance metrics, develop report formats, and prepare reports that demonstrate contract performance for submission to the DOS or their delegates.

  • Coordinate strategic planning efforts with the PMs.

  • Establish milestones and monitor contract deliverables, master plans, and schedules.

  • Ensure PMO sections perform effectively to support Amentum’s Iraq Operations.

  • Monitor safety statistics and ensure the Safety Program is effectively implemented.

  • Review business systems administration, resources, procedures, and methods to improve operational effectiveness, utility, and efficiency.

  • Monitor cost control, financial reports, budgeting, and overall operating costs.

  • Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures, and programs.

  • Recommend, develop, implement, establish and enforce procedures and programs to increase efficiency and improve cost effectiveness to the program.

  • Key responsibilities on contract performance include adherence to company and government processes, regulations, and statutes.

  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.

  • Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

  • Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

  • Directs the work of a diverse employee population assigned to the program.

  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

  • Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:

  • Fifteen (15) years’ experience in program management of life support services.

  • Five (5) years’ experience in large facilities with contingency operations, expeditionary logistics, and/or supply chain oversight and management.

  • Five (5) years’ international experience in challenging locations, preferably the Middle East.

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated capabilities to responsibility manage over $100M of P&L annually, a large team, and several hundred employees.

  • Proven experience should include capabilities in service areas to include: logistics for provision of food and fuel, MWR, airfield operations including weather forecasting, food preparation/service of 3 meals per day in multiple locations, transportation/shuttle service, physical security, quality assurance/quality control, and personnel housing management.

  • Successful management of subcontractors in multiple sites, in geographically dispersed locations.

  • Ability to evaluate financial program effectiveness; develop/maintain financial control mechanisms and manage a multiple line-item budget.

  • Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports.

  • Ability to effectively collaborate with international and headquarters staff, as well as a sensitivity to other cultures.

  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.

  • Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.

  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Excellent computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.

  • Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.

  • Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or six (6) additional years of related work experience.

  • Licenses and Certifications: Valid drivers’ license from Home of Record.

  • Security Vetting: Already possess a US Government issued security clearance or Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification or clearance level for the duration of the contract.

  • Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.

  • Citizenship: US Citizenship is required.

  • Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to become vaccinated prior to deploying to Iraq in accordance with base policy.

DESIRED:

  • Experience working in Iraq with a working knowledge of customs and cultural differences.

  • Experience working with Amentum.

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:

This position may be located in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120- 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 12 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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