Deputy Program Manager

Austal
Mobile, AL
Job Description

REPORTS TO:

Program Manager

Supervises

Program Coordinators

Authorities / Responsibilities

Support Program Manager on the following:

  • Point of contact with the customer for all issues.
    • Manage customer relationship
    • Reporting to customer in terms of the contract
    • Manage any Prime or Sub relationships that exist
  • Bid and Proposal efforts
    • Assist BD for preparation of all assigned proposals
    • Ensure all bids and proposals are accurate, compliant, competitive, and executable
  • Contractual Compliance
    • Manage contract administration, specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
  • Resource Management
    • Manage program resources to ensure that all team members are fully utilized at all times
    • Develop and maintain program resource forecast demands
  • Risk Management
    • Identify and mitigate program specific risks and identify and maximize program opportunities
  • Estimating
    • Review estimates for accuracy
    • Support labor estimates, material estimates, and make/buy reviews, etc.
  • Contract change management / control
    • Coordinate with change management team to execute changes in support of program requirements
  • Procurement of materials and equipment.
    • Manage order placement, on-time delivery and performance from suppliers, quality assurance from suppliers
    • Identify and resolve material and equipment issues.
  • Classification and inspection authority relationship
    • Oversee design to ensure compliance with specification and regulatory requirements.
  • Support the Estimating Business System initiative in response to RFP or RFQ requirements to ensure Basis of Estimates are in accordance with DFARs Cost Estimating System Requirements
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

  • 4-year degree (relating to engineering technologies preferred) preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 8+ years of related experience and training
  • Proven record of military and commercial marine program management
  • A sound knowledge of the marine construction industry
  • Proven ability to set tasks for self and others
  • Ability to listen to staff and customers and act appropriately
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, contract specifications, and major equipment specifications.
  • Ability to check own work

TOOLS: None

DIRECTION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to assign work

DISCRETION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to correct and discipline, recommend pay increase, transfers, promotions, discharges, and process grievances.

Liaises With

  • All levels of Austal organization
  • Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SupShip) representatives
  • Navy / USCG Program Office
  • American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
  • Other Govt agencies and customers

Additional Guidelines

  • Position requires travel of up to 20% of the time
  • Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
  • 18 years of age or older at time of application
  • Able to provide proof of US Person Status
  • No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
  • No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen
  • Willing to submit to a background check

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
Posted 2025-09-11

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