MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Deputy Program Manager
The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) is responsible to the Transition Director for the efficient and effective execution of the Transition contract. The Deputy Program Manager serves as the overarching leader of the company’s employees and will work closely with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer’s Representative, Government Representatives, and Transition Headquarters Staff to ensure the proper execution of the transition contract. The DPM assists the Program Manager with the contract and contract staff’s performance.
Onsite: Fort Knox, KY
Salary: $120,000
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as a point of contact with the government and manage all contract operations at the Headquarters level.
- Assist in managing the contractor program and project teams for optimal program effectiveness.
- Assist the PM in providing operational expertise and oversight of the Program Management Office (PMO).
- Assist the PM in providing in Directing and managing PMO actions for day-to-day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) functions to ensure all contract requirements are met.
- Conduct command level briefings to government personnel and TAP stakeholders.
- Implement and provide guidance to PMO staff on TAP policies and processes.
- Operational program focus is primary duty.
- Assist PM with direct face-to-face assistance with HRC Management Team.
- Assist PM with leading PMO team to provide analysis of transition policies and its impact to TAP staff and client services while also providing workable solutions for execution to HRC and IMCOM.
- Assist with guiding the contract staff IRT offering specialized courses tailored to the needs of the installation.
- Assist with providing advice and guidance regarding TAPXXI.
- Communicate with CIMs, DHRs, TSMs, TSSs and other government stakeholders regularly to ensure smooth execution.
- Assist PM to provide advice and guidance regarding TAPXXI.
- Assist PM with assisting government with analyzing business’ activities, expenses, establishing goals, and communicating the strategy throughout the organization.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field 3+ years in a management role.
- Exceptional leadership skills, time management, facilitation and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of the TAP program.
- Working knowledge of government chain of command and transition policies.
- Working knowledge of change management principles.
- Applicants must successfully undergo a background investigation (National Agency Check).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to meet and correspond regularly with a government counterpart.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business administration or related field.
- Strong working knowledge of TAP and program requirements.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
