Deputy Project Manager Jobs

Deputy Project ManagerBRIC is recruiting a Deputy Project Manager to support leadership and day-to-day execution of a prospective DOE SPRPMO Management and Technical Support Services task order. The DPM will act as the PM's principal deputy, coordinate execution across functional areas, maintain staffing and deliverable discipline, and may serve in a dual management/functional leadership role when qualifications and workload support that structure. This position is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities include:Acting as the Project Manager's principal deputy and assuming delegated PM responsibilities or acting for the PM during absences.Coordinating execution across financial management, business management, technical management, administrative support, and special projects.Tracking workload, staffing, vacancies, action items, milestones, deliverables, risks, and corrective actions; elevating issues with recommended solutions.Maintaining cross-training, backup coverage, and surge capacity so workload spikes or vacancies do not affect mission performance.Coordinating preparation, review, and timely submission of recurring and ad hoc deliverables and helping minimize rework through disciplined quality control.Supporting transition, onboarding, clearance/access readiness, knowledge transfer, and continuity of operations.Assisting with subcontractor integration, resource allocation, functional-lead coordination, and resolution of competing priorities.Supporting QASP/QAP performance measurement, continuous improvement, cost/waste reduction, and process-efficiency initiatives.Maintaining effective coordination with DOE counterparts and other site stakeholders while preserving non-personal-services boundaries.Serving in a dual DPM/functional-lead role if the final staffing model and candidate qualifications support an efficient configuration.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications include:Demonstrated program/project-management or senior functional-lead experience on complex Federal or comparably regulated mission-support programs.Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, workload, deliverables, staffing coverage, action closure, and day-to-day operational execution.Demonstrated ability to serve as a credible deputy to a senior PM and exercise sound judgment within delegated authority.Documented examples of personally improving a process, resolving a difficult operational or technical issue, or implementing a methodology that produced measurable results.Strong written and oral communication skills, including executive briefings, action tracking, and coordination across Government and contractor organizations.Ability to work primarily on-site in New Orleans and travel to SPR facilities as required.Ability and willingness to execute a two-year Key Personnel Letter of Commitment if selected for proposal submission.Ability to satisfy DOE security and site-access requirements associated with assigned duties.Desired qualifications include:Active DOE Q or L clearance, or current DoD Top Secret/Secret eligibility appropriate for reciprocal DOE access processing.Direct experience supporting the DOE Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Office of Petroleum Reserves, or another DOE mission in a comparable operating environment.Demonstrated functional depth in one or more areas that could support a dual DPM/functional-lead role: financial management, business management, audit, security/emergency response, ES&H, quality assurance, scheduling/configuration management, cost estimating, IT, or administration.Experience with DOE systems/processes such as STARS, STRIPES, BFADS, BARC, iPortal, SharePoint, Power BI, K2 workflows, EVM/EAC, or DOE project controls.PMP, PgMP, PE, MBA, FAC-COR, DOE Federal Project Director credential, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant professional certification.Prior Federal transition experience and demonstrated improvement in efficiency, quality, cost, schedule, or risk.About Us Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation-owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve. Benefits eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify. DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting for assistance View email address on click.appcast.io group id: 90860202