APS-3: Deputy Program Manager

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Program Summary

The Readiness and Sustainment (R&S) business unit is dedicated to ensuring operational excellence and compliance in occupational safety, health, and environmental. Our goal is to maintain a robust safety culture that adheres to all regulatory standards. We strive to create a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, both domestically and internationally.

Job Summary

This position supports the Army Prepositioned Stocks – Afloat (APS-3) Program and the Presidential Drawdown (PD) mission located in Goose Creek, SC on Naval Weapons Station Charleston/Joint Base Charleston. The Program Manager (PM) serves as the Site Manager at AFSBn-CHS and single overall manager and the point of contact for all contractor operations and management functions. As the deputy to the program manager, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing Army maintenance and/or supply operations in uniform or as a contractor – technical schooling or experience with US Army Logistics Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS) is a plus.  The Deputy Program Manager must have strong oral/written communication skills and must have experience managing a large workforce under a Cost-Plus contract or similar environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Deputy Program Manager will be primarily responsible for the Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics Departments with overall planning and coordination of APS-3 ship “maintenance cycles” – download support; port support activities; reception; accountability; maintenance; reconstitution; staging; convoy to wharf; port support activity; and upload support.

• Manage all logistics, maintenance, and readiness for APS-3 unit sets and other assigned equipment in GCSS-A

• Manages the process of compiling, analyzing and interpreting statistical data related to contract operations and initiates and manages corrective actions.

• Assist in the planning coordination and successful completion of actions related to the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Develops and maintains a strong effective relationship with the customer acting as primary interface for current and future operations planning and execution.

• Participates in planning processes with customer providing input on matters related to the responsibility inherent in the contract.

• Ensures submission of required reports and CDRL reports to the customer and receives required reports from site managers and program management staff.

• Ensures compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards as they pertain to the entire program.

• Promotes a Zero Harm safety culture.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) 

• Must obtain and maintain local base access. 

• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License. 

• Must have a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics Management, Production Management, Operations Management, or Business Management or engineering field (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering). Applicable specialized military or military contracting experience can be used in lieu of formal post high school education on a one-to-one basis.

• Must have a minimum of 10 Years of experience in a related field with 7 years in a management or supervisory capacity.

• Secret Clearance Required (Current or Prior).

• Must be able to meet the physical/medical deployment requirements for US Army Contractors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and team building skills

• Strong analytical skills for data compilation and trend analysis.

• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

• For hourly employees, the premium overtime is paid at time and a half.

• The APS-3 daily schedule is a 4-day workweek with the potential for overtime during high-demand missions.

• The APS-3 standard workweek schedule is from 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday with possible overtime of up to 8 hours (as the mission demands).

• The APS-3 workforce receives 11 Federal Holidays per year in addition to paid time off.

Additional details on KBR benefits can be found at https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.