Deputy Program Manager

Overview

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Culmen is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support our Department of Energy Program in the National Nuclear Security Administration's Office of Global Material Security (GMS) (NA-21) located in Washington DC, this is a hybrid role with three days onsite.

Roles & Responsibilities

Supervise staff, including managing a multidisciplinary team, and monitor portfolio progress

Demonstrate strong leadership by effectively resolving personnel issues and barriers for employees

Manage program to cost and schedule and overall revenue/profit goals

Ensure timely and compliant submission of staff expense reports

Approve expense reports and invoices

Work with Order Manager on monthly reports and staffing planning

Recruit, retain, and replace staff

Support the development and maintenance of project work plans, portfolio strategies, and remain aware of milestones, funding requirements, and implementation challenges

Attend regular and ad hoc coordination meetings to provide input on project status, performance tracking, and policy or technical issues

Support the development of programmatic policy and technical analysis on radiological security issues and topics

Respond to quick turn requests for information related to projects within assigned portfolio

Participate in meetings and collaboration activities with domestic and international organizations and associations on radiological security

Support and interact with other GMS program staff, DOE national laboratories, other federal agencies, and different offices within DOE to participate in project specific calls and interagency meetings.

Identify and assess employees' training needs, and mentor them for professional development

Develop corrective actions and performance improvement plans as needed

Conduct annual reviews of employee performance

Oversee contract administration Basic Qualifications

US Citizen

DOE Q Clearance or eligibility to receive a DOE Q Clearance

10-15 years of management and leadership experience

Experience in DOE/NNSA enterprise

Master's degree in international affairs, business administration, public administration, public policy, management, or another related area

Ability to synthesize information and write concise summaries and reports

Outstanding oral communication and presentation development skills

Willingness to take initiative, accept ownership of job responsibilities, and make appropriate decisions

Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize, and respond effectively to short deadlines

Experience in supporting and interfacing with customers

Experience evaluating complex projects and organizing project documents

Ability to operate efficiently in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, and database systems

Ability to quickly learn the customer's business operations and maintain a current understanding of ongoing and planned changes or impacts to the business operations

Demonstrated experience managing a multidisciplinary team

Must be able to pass a drug test and background check consistent with the ability to hold a DOE Q Clearance Preferred Qualifications

PMP

DOE clearance Top Tier Benefits Package

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents

401k - Vested immediately and 4% match

Life insurance and disability paid by the company

AFLAC Available

Tuition Assistance

12 Paid Holidays

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.