CIS Coordination Program Manager

CIS Coordination Program Manager

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements.

Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

The interim Capability Management Office (iCMO) of the Nuclear, Command and Control (NC3) Programme serves as the business and operations management entity supporting the Programme in performing all tasks and functions required to plan, develop, implement and employ the NC3 capability within time, cost and scope.

Within the iCMO, the NC3 Communications and Information Services (CIS) Coordinator will provide CIS Subject Matter Expertise in programme and project planning and delivery.

• Support NC3 Capability Architecture, Capability Requirements and Capability Programme Plan (CPP) development.
• Support production of Project Proposals (PPs) by HNs / THNs for submission.
• Ensure that the proposed projects align with the broader NC3 objectives, strategic goals, and benefits / outcomes. Verify that the projects contribute to the enhancement of NC3 capabilities.
• Define technical evaluation criteria and metrics to assess project proposals objectively.
• Identify potential technical risks associated with the proposed project. Develop risk mitigation plans and strategies to address technical challenges.
• Collaborate with the NC3 Programme Director, Project Coordinators and Host Nation / Territorial Host Nation Leads to assess the technical resources required for successful project execution.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) and advisor to project teams and proposal development teams. Provide technical guidance and recommendations to enhance the quality of project proposals.
• Document all technical aspects of the project proposal, including technical approaches, methodologies, and assumptions.
• Generate technical reports and documentation as needed to support proposal submission.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree (desirable Master's degree) in Science or Engineering (Electronic / System / Engineering Telecommunication) or related technical discipline.
• Experience in Communications and Information Services project design and / or implementation.
• Experience in Programme Management, ideally working with the NATO Common Funded Capability Delivery Governance Model for capability development and implementation.
• Experience working in a national defence organization, a multinational organization or, ideally, NATO.
• Certified qualification in Programme and Project Management (Axelos or similar methodologies).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Possess a high level of organizational and coordination skills
• Capacity to work under general direction within a clear framework of accountability with substantial personal responsibility.

Plan, schedule and monitor work activities in order to meet time and quality targets and in accordance with established procedures.

• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively work in a cross-group collaborative environment, quickly understand the needs of HQ SACT and support the collective effort to reach the fixed objectives.
• Work effectively as a member of a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team.
• Have proven analyst skills :
• Ability to quickly and efficiently sort through data to identify key issues or variables to consider in making important strategic decisions and to transform into staff products, reports, and analysis that can be consumed by a wide range of audiences.
• Maintain awareness of developing trends and understand the implications of new concepts and technologies, in order to assess or evaluate risks.
• Absorb new information rapidly and apply it effectively in relevant internal business areas or external agencies.
• Select appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications.
• Apply analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.
• Summarize large amounts of written material.
• Use contemporary office tools, including MS Office and communication systems
• Possess strong communication skills :
• Communicate and present complex information in English, both orally and in writing, effectively to specialist and non-specialist audience.
• Ability to influence team and specialist peers.
• Ability to prepare and develop for ACT leadership briefings, background papers, reports, and speeches.
• Experience in facilitating mid-sized events (i.e. preparing and assisting presenters in the development of presentations and development of decision support briefings).

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short / long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP / EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding , and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and / or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

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