Project Director I - McLean, VA, United States - V2X, Inc.

Description

V2X invites applications for the position of Deputy Program Director for the NSF Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC).

This position focuses on providing program management of logistical services in support of scientific research in and around the Antarctic region and additional support locations in California, Chile and New Zealand.

This permanent full-time position will be CONUS based out of Colorado Springs, CO (COS). However, remote work is permissible with visits as needed to COS and ASESC support locations.


NOTE:
Interim employment offered immediately on a consulting basis. Full time employment contingent upon contract award.

Responsible for the management and oversight of operations and the Integrated Planning and Coordination Center (IPCC) under the V2X Operations Directorate for the United States Antarctic Program (USAP).

Responsible for ensuring that all USAP site operations meet or exceed client requirements and established benchmarks. Executes the approved Annual Program Plan (APP).
Guides the Senior Management Team in development and implementation of the APP.

Ensures integration of services and comprehensive planning to operate the USAP stations, Research Vessels (RV), and field camps in support of USAP science programs.

Ensures that line organizations measure contract performance and quality against established metrics and standards

In the absence of the Program Director, the Deputy Program Director shall act as overall manager and administrator for the contract effort.

In absence of the Program Director, the Deputy Program Director shall be the primary interface and point of contact with NSF program authorities and representatives on program/project and contract administrative issues.

In concert with the Project Director, maintains a partnership with the Government PM and all other NSF and stakeholder communities
The Deputy Program Director shall act as second in command overall manager and administrator for contract effort
The Deputy Program Director shall be the secondary/contingent associate interface and point of contact with government program authorities and representatives on program/project and contract administrative issues
The Deputy Program Director supervises operations by co-developing management procedures and controls with the Program Director and key staff

Works with the Program Director to develop positive customer relationships between the NSF, stakeholders and V2X to achieve contract objectives.

Ensure Site Managers publish company Operating Instructions containing specific responsibilities for all V2X personnel IAW V2X Quality Control Program Plan
Provides guidance and direction to the V2X management staff
Ensures adherence to established standards of individual performance and discipline
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (PE certification/licensure highly preferred) or Earth and/or Geo Sciences (PhD is highly preferred), Business degree is acceptable commensurate to O&M experience

Five years management and supervisory experience within the last seven years, in the performance and execution of polar operations or similar (i.e., remote or austere operating environments; NSF, NASA, DOE or NOAA operations and maintenance management experience a plus
Possess strong communications, interpersonal, leadership and managerial skills with an extensive background in building and leading a diverse team possessing myriad complementary/non-complementary skills to deliver operational, contractual, and financial results

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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