Deputy Program Manager - Quality Manager

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking a full-time Deputy Program Manager-Quality Manager for an upcoming multi-$billion contract to provide U.S. Foregin Military Sales (FMS) customers with parts, part repairs and task orders to support their air, ground and surface fleets.

The Deputy Program Manager-Quality Manager will assist the Program Manager in leading a multi-billion dollar procurement-focused program. Primary focus will be on managing, assessing and reporting on contract compliance, performance and financials, and customer satisfaction.

• Daily responsibilities include leadership, oversight, and management of an AS9100 Quality Management System and customer service function.
• Establishes and communicates program metrics.
• Coordinates and performs audits on Quality/Safety/Environmental programs and develops trend analysis reports.
• Conducts quality and safety inspections/audits of contract performance as well as vendor/supplier performance.
• Leads continuous process improvement.
• Leads assessment, tracking and processing of warranty and other product and service defect claims to successful resolution.
• Closely monitors, assesses and advises on contract performance metrics and ensures quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Provides response to customer concerns and findings.
• Tracks corrective actions taken in response to internal and customer audit findings.
• Monitors quality deficiencies and coordinates corrective actions.
• Reports directly to the Program Manager and manages a team of quality and customer service professionals.
• Acts as Program Manager when/as required.
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Must be a US citizen, able to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Background Investigation.

This position is located in the Dayton, OH area. Amentum may consider filling this position virtually.

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business, Logistics, or related field
• 8 or more years of relevant experience, including 4 years or more in leadership/management role(s), providing life cycle logistics support for military platforms
• Results-oriented manager that has led quality programs and delivered successful technical, programmatic and financial performance
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience effectively managing quality and performance
• Ability and experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy
• Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience with US Government contracting
• US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Background Investigation

• Additonal education or training in quality management
• Program or contract leadership experience
• Experience with US Air Force platform life cycle logistics
• Experience with DoD procurement laws, rules and regulations
• Experience managing and supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
• Familiarity with logistics management software system(s)
• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) graduate with emphasis in life cycle logistics
• Experience with AS9100 quality management system requirements
• Existing Tier I Background Investigation or higher US DoD security clearance