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Aston Carter Assistant Program Manager - Government in Chesapeake, Virginia
Description:
The Assistant Program Manager works alongside the Program Manager and Services Department in support of ship service contracts programs, assisting with the preparation and maintaining management control (financial/business planning and scheduling) systems for moderately complex contracts, programs, projects, and/or tasks to determine and maintain the most cost-effective method of accomplishing work, identify, and mitigate risks, etc. Contracts may range in value from $5 to $20 million.
• Involves regular interaction with all levels of FMS’s operations/staff, customers regulatory bodies, and major suppliers.
• Assists the Service Department with preparing accurate quotations for the various FMS Programs.
• Ensures service quotes are submitted accurately and on time.
• Communicate with the customers regularly for status updates regarding submitted quotes.
• Processes contracts/orders received in response to submitted service quotes.
• Develop a working knowledge of the work being quoted to be able to address questions from customers.
• Ensures all contract deliverables have been provided prior to closing the project.
• Participates in regular interface meetings with other FMS departments to ensure effective information flow, provides program guidance, and obtains program/contract status.
• Attends "as required" meetings to participate in the resolution of issues related to the project to which they have been assigned.
• Communicates with program customers to provide project status and resolves issues ranging from schedule and technical compliance to service and warranty clarification.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree OR 3-5 years related experience
• 3+ years experience in Program/Project Leadership experience
• 3+ years of GovCon or Shiprepair industry experience
• Knowledgeable Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items and Familiarization with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) rules and regulations.
• PMP certification is highly preferred
• Strong organizational, problem resolution, and time management skills.
• Strong financial literacy, including the ability to read/analyze programs department budgets and implement cost-saving measures where applicable.
• Knowledge of cost schedule, change and risk/opportunity management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Microsoft Project and Excel).
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.