Introduction:

Ready to take ACTION in your career? Ready to launch your future forward with an organization certified as a Great Place to Work™? ACT1 is seeking a Deputy Program Manager in Arlington, Virginia! #Hiring

ACT1 in ACTION is all about taking bold, innovative actions to deliver for our customers and our workforce. Every day, members of the ACT1 team drive creative solutions on the most challenging problems facing customers across the Aviation, Space / Intelligence, Acquisition Management and Security Cooperation portfolios.

Overview / Job Responsibilities:

At ACT1, our people make the difference. As a Deputy Program Manager (DPM), supporting Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), you will be trusted to serve with the Program Manager to manage the day-to-day Project Management Support, Core Agency Financial Management Support and Decentralized Financial Management Support at DARPA. In this role, a typical day will include: • Assuming responsibility and oversight of the contract when Program Manager is unavailable.• Assisting the Program Manager with all stages and types of functional area-specific initiatives ranging from proposal or requirements definition to project planning to execution and implementation.• Analyzing and evaluating complex textual and/or quantitative information in order to make recommendations for corrections or improvements in processes, operations, or policies.• Preparing reports, statistical data and ad hoc deliverables for the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Technical Office(s) Assistant Directors and the Corporate Office.• Training and mentoring associates on accounting principles and DoD financial policies, directives and DARPA internal business policies and procedures. • Identifying program task needs and risks and join forces with stakeholders and other support staff to work through and resolve very complex issues. • Collaborating with management team to develop work plans, reports, quality checks, and continuous improvements to ensure work performed is compliant Performance Work Statement (PWS). • Exercising sound judgement under high pressure and always conduct business with the highest level of professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:• A Master’s degree in business or related field of study. o Twelve (12) years of work experience may be substituted for the MA/MS degree. Further, a BA/BS plus eight (8) years of work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.• A minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience in:o Management experience in similar services.o Knowledge of accounting principles and DoD financial policies and directives.o The ability to analyze and prepare financial documents in compliance with the DoD FMR and Audit Readiness (FIAR) guidelines.o Ability to identify and resolve complex problems.o Experience with automated systems to included database maintenance and reporting.o The individual in this role will need to be proactive and willing to handle a variety of general administrative, program management, and technical support duties simultaneously.o Sound oral and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.• Advanced experience with Excel & PowerPoint is highly desired.• Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) highly desirable.• An active secret clearance is required.

Additional Information:

WHAT ACT1 CAN OFFER YOU:• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance• Company Paid Short-Term Disability• Health care flexible spending accounts• 401K• Paid Time Off• Paid Holidays

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ACT1 is a federal contractor covered by Executive Order 14042 “Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors”. As a covered contractor ACT1 employment is contingent upon the ability to provide proof of vaccination status or receive an approved accommodation. If this requirement is not met employment with ACT1 will be impacted.

ACT1 is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.