OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Deputy Program Manager to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Pantex in Amarillo, TX.

We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Deputy Program Manager will provide program, project, and contract management expertise to the Program Manager. Support will be in the areas of Project Management, including but not limited to evaluation of project performance, contract management, cost/schedule/risk analysis, commercial and Government construction management, coordination of project personnel, project stakeholder status reporting, project life cycle management, quality assurance, and project/resource planning.

Responsibilities include:

• Addressing emergent issues by performing research and providing requested information.
• Project planning, execution, and status reporting;
• Coordinate personnel for project reviews
• Execution/implementation of contract and program requirements.
• Identifying and tracking issues through closure;
• Drafting input to project documents and presentations;
• Review, analysis, and reporting of contract performance against cost and schedule baselines;
• Identification/quantification of project risks and mitigation actions;
• Configuration management, maintenance, and storage of project records and documentation;
• Estimating and tracking project budgets and staffing plans;
• Supporting corporate process development and process improvements;
• Support employee and subcontractor management;
• Respond to requests for estimate and development of proposals;
• Provide support to project execution

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Project Management, or related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability to solve problems creatively;
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices;
• Proficiency with Scheduling, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat;
• Strong communication skills (oral and written);
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful;
• Ability to manage projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline;
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience on construction contracts.
• Familiarity with the following applications: Unanet, Office 365
• Ability to manage/analyze datasets using Microsoft applications
• Strong business acumen, and exceptional inter-personal skills;
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE-Q security clearance when required;
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

LOCATION

Amarillo, TX

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.