Deputy Program Manager

Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) seeks a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to assist the Program manager in managing efforts supporting US Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, (EROS) data center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In this role, the DPM will report to the Program Manager and assist with overall data center operations, maintenance and approximately 350 integrated staff, to include 24x7 operations staff. At the direction of the PM, the DPM directs, monitors, and controls all aspects of task performance to ensure that all projects are accomplished within the prescribed schedule and cost parameters. The DPM interfaces with customers to skillset requirements need to support task orders. Oversees project operational requirements and process improvements. Manages program performance and performance data reports. The DPM works with contracts and finance to monitory financial health of the program and identify any financial or programmatic risks. Monitor utilization and effectiveness of subcontractor partners in the performance of the work. Coordinate with the contracts department to provide reports to the CO and COR as needed. Mitigate risks and resolve conflicts of interest on the program.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA in physical science, math, engineering, computer science, remote sensing, earth science or related field.

• 10+ years of professional experience in managing personnel involved in science, engineering and technology support on government contracts

• Ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams and drive innovation and collaboration

• Must have experience in one or more technical areas: systems engineering and architecture, land remote sensing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, large data management, data center with ingest, archive and distribution of products

• Strong understanding of contract financial analysis and compliance

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

Desired Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional, PMP certification

• Experience in NASA, USGS, NOAA or, similar research institution environment

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure

• Experience managing data center operations

• Familiarity with Cloud migration and Cloud Maintenance

EOE, including disability/vets

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.