Position Description
As the Deputy Program Manager (DPM), reporting to the Program Manager (PM), the candidate is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing Government issued task orders involving science, engineering, Information Technology, and operations support necessary to assist in fulfilling the mission of the Department of Interior (DoI) US Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center located in Sioux Falls, SD. Consults with customer and contract team personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables, ensuring conformance with program and project task schedules and costs and contractual obligations. Assumes the initiative in understanding customer needs for workforce skills of future task orders. Provides programmatic leadership in process improvement and risk management across all task orders. Ensures ERT management tools and controls are consistently applied. Establishes and maintains technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and customers, organizes and assigns responsibilities to subordinates, and oversees the successful completion of all assigned tasks.
Responsibilities
Required Skills
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Education
BS in Earth science discipline, land remote sensing, computer science, engineering, related discipline, or equivalent.
Location
Work may be performed in Sioux Falls, SD or Greenbelt, MD. The position is eligible for an onsite or hybrid work schedule.
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits upon starting: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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