ACOTA Deputy Program Manager 843

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Description:
Experience: The DPM shall have a unique blend of skills, experience, and knowledge that will allow that individual to best support the goals and tasks of the ACOTA Program. Minimum of 10 years military operations and training (or civilian equivalent) experience required with a strong background in overseas program operations focused on training local national military personnel and units at the battalion or brigade level. Has a minimum of three to five years of increasingly responsible experience as a Program Manager or Project Manager in the field of military training or in a related area. Strong business and financial management experience preferred. Preferably an individual with U.S. Military combat and/or PKO experience at 0-4, O-5, or O-6 level (or civilian equivalent) who has completed U.S. Military Education Level 3 or 4 (Command and General Staff College or equivalent) completion requirements. Familiar with standard PM concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of training foreign military and PKO personnel and organizations. Preferred to have experience operating in areas with limited life cycle support and in hardship conditions.
Duties: The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) assists the Program Manager in directing all aspects of contracted services that allow the organization to successfully operate the planning, supervision, and execution of the U.S. Department of State’s complex, multifaceted African Contingency Operations Training Assistance (ACOTA) Program in Africa in accordance with contracted task orders. Supports PM for Operations, Logistics, Plans, Contracts, Human Resources, Finance, Management and Security of Information Systems and Information, all matters associated with Safety and Risk Assessments of ACOTA training tasks, Security and Accountability of Equipment, and Quality Assurance for all ACOTA related projects tasked to the PM’s organization. Acts as alternate point of contact to the APO for all contractual matters in the absence of the PM and at the direction of the PM. Assists the PM in ensuring all contact with the US country team and the host nation military leadership has been coordinated with the APO. Supports company fulfillment of all ACOTA requirements as prescribed in Task Order proposals. Assists the PM in adjusting contractor assets and company resources to meet unique host nation training requirements while remaining within the parameters of the work statement.
The DPM may perform a broad range of duties as directed by the PM. These duties may include managing First-line administrative services and managers and directly supervising a staff that performs various support services. DPM assists the PM in developing departmental plans, setting goals and deadlines, implementing procedures to improve productivity and customer service, and defining the responsibilities of supervisory-level managers. Assists PM to coordinate and monitor the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of company programs. As directed by the PM, monitors that ACOTA projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual task stipulations. The DPM assists the PM in all PM duties as specified in the PM position description.

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Job Created: Thu Oct 01 2009 05:47:45 AM
Last Modified: Sat Nov 21 2009 05:51:08 AM