CWMS Deputy Program Manager; DPM SME

Location: Gemini Office, Fairfax, VA

Clearance: TS (TS/SCI highly desired)

Education: Master’s degree

Outcomes: The Deputy Program Manager is expected to achieve the following outcomes within the first year:

• Master staffing, onboarding and offboarding processes, on behalf of the PM within 60 days.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead the Gemini CWMS team including the Program Control Specialist, Leadership and Execution Analyst, Site Leads and Task/Team Leads
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively and efficiently respond to the requests and priorities of Gemini Corporate Leadership, and the CWMS COR and CO.

The CWMS Deputy Program Manager (DPM) supports and reports to the CWMS Program Manager (PM). While the PM is focused on the client (SAF OC organization) and is the central POC to the COR and has primary responsibility for TO performance, the DPM will be responsible for the successful transition and execution of the support transitioned to CWMS, including issue resolution, contract compliance, quality control, and reporting.

In addition, the DPM will contribute to the completion of high-priority and quick-response tasks and initiatives and will fill in on occasion for the PM. Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and assist with CWMS, MPCO, MPE and new work transition processes
  • Lead transition activities associated with MPCO, MPE and other new work.
  • Oversee the completion of subcontracts and monitor the transition and staffing and orientation of subcontractor positions.
  • Obtain required security badges, /CAC cards, computer system access requests, and provide workplace orientation for all employees.
  • Ensure all transition required documents are in place for PoP start.
  • Draft the Transition-In Plan for the Kickoff Meeting.
  • Update and coordinate the final Transition-In plan deliverable within three (3) business days after receipt of the Government’s comments.
  • Coordinate and execute Gemini Indoctrination and Division Briefings, open house for MPCO, MPE, and other transitioning staff.
• Lead and oversee work transitioned to CWMS including MPCO, MPE and other new work.
• Responsible for tracking program/project status and roadmaps and key program deliverables.
• Ensure staff adheres to special network architecture COMSEC, KEYMAT, and all other OPSEC development policies and procedures.
• Responsible for financial planning; schedule, meeting coordination, agendas, boards; analyze program requirements, status, budget and schedules.
• Assist when required with program management, technical, or business case analyses.
• Participate as a member of and/or support the specified MPCO/CDM and CDM- directed business meetings; collect, complete, organize and interpret technical data and financial information relating to these tasks and our team.
• Participate and assist Gov PM and team with coordination and development of the annual update of the US BICES-X Enterprise Global Architecture Design document for the MPCO.
• Assist the MPCO with oversight and management of the implementation and fielding of the MPCO Enterprise.
• Be available to the PM, the CO, and the COR via telephone during normal duty hours, respond to request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 48 hours of notification, and develop/present solutions to the PM.
• As the right hand of the Gemini PM, lead the resolution of staffing issues, professional development, performance issues, ongoing and contract personnel activities.

• Minimum of 15 years work experience in support of DoD, Military or Federal agencies.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of project and/or program management requirements of similar size, scope and complexity, to include security requirements, interdisciplinary team members and managing geographically dispersed personnel.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience initiating, managing, and collaborating on requirements that included 5 years leading teams of 50 individuals.
• Minimum of 5 years providing strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff, provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, development optimization, and resolutions to mission critical challenges and issues.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with at least 4 of the following tools:
  SharePoint, SharePoint Apps, Power BI, MS Project, Advanced Excel
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• In-depth understanding and experience in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity and system integration
• Entrepreneurial mindset, innovations, and process improvement.
• Experience creating dashboards, KPIs, metrics, forecasts, data analytics.
• Contractual knowledge, to include Time and Materials (T&M) contracts, contract administration, and contract structure.
• Sophisticated technical writing ability and experience creating reports, standards, procedures, proposals, analysis, assessments and presentations.

5% Expect local and a few domestic travel requirements.