Deputy Program Manager

Overview

PROGRAM MANAGER (ATCDC)

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to lead the anticipated Data Collection Support Services (DCSS) contract supporting the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) in Aberdeen, MD. The Deputy Program Manager will support the Program Manager and have responsibility for contract execution, workforce management, technical performance, quality, safety, reporting, and coordination with Government leadership.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary or secondary contractor representative and maintain authority to make decisions regarding contract performance.

• Assist the Program Manager in directing overall performance of DCSS requirements, including test-data collection, computer operations, technical writing, scheduling support, and associated administration.

• Help with managing contract staffing, hiring, training, qualification requirements, and workforce continuity.

• Coordinate resource planning with ATC personnel to support changing test schedules and mission requirements.

• Oversee technical performance, quality assurance, safety, security, and Government-furnished property accountability.

• Manage performance deficiencies, corrective actions, deliverable timeliness, and communications with Government representatives.

• Maintain effective coordination among Government stakeholders, contractor teams, and corporate support organizations.

• Establish and maintain an authorized alternate to act during the Program Manager's absence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline and eight to ten (8-10) years’ of relevant experience

• Shall possess five to seven (5-7) years’ data collection experience in a test and evaluation environment

• Shall also possess five (5) years’ experience supervising 50 or more people in a technical environment.

• Demonstrated supervisory authority consistent with the PWS definition, including responsibility for personnel direction, assignments, disciplinary actions, or effective recommendations requiring independent judgment.

• Competency in communication, leadership, logistics automated systems, team management, and risk management.

• Must be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Preferred Experience:

• Army or DoD developmental and operational test environments.

• Aberdeen Proving Ground, ATC, or other Major Range and Test Facility Base operations.

• Management of Service Contract Labor Standards and collective bargaining agreement workforces.

• Large technical workforce transitions, succession planning, and performance-improvement initiatives.

Targeted salary range is $130,000 to $160,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 10-25 pounds on occasion.

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.

• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

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ID 2026-26460

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-MD-Aberdeen

Min USD $130,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $160,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%