SIP Deputy Program Manager, Anduril Industries

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance
• Experience with government: business development, contract structures, budget cycles, procurement processes, program funding, and proposal processes a plus
• Comfortable with working in limited resource environments
• Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in a complex environment
• Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead and follow
• Ability to travel 25 – 75% required
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Desirable

• The Mission Operations (MOPs) team is responsible for managing the execution, growth, and success of our customer accounts
• Working across product, engineering, sales, and logistics teams, our Mission Operations Engineers own the customer relationships and develop, plan, and deploy Anduril products in support of their missions
• They work side-by-side with customers to understand their specific problem sets and then shape Anduril’s offerings alongside our engineering teams to fit the mission needs
• Because the problems we solve are uniquely challenging, our Mission Operations Engineers naturally gravitate toward finding solutions and are adept at navigating organizational hurdles
• They are ultimately responsible for customer and mission success and therefore play a critical role in the shaping and future of Anduril Industries. We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager (PM) to join our USSOCOM System Integration Partner Program
• In this role, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day coordination and execution of program initiatives and tasks
• Working closely with the Program Manager and USSOCOM customers, you will strive to meet the program’s administrative, budgetary, technical, and operational requirements.The Deputy PM will provide guidance and direction to program team members, including engineers and mission operations, among others
• You will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to ensure the successful execution of our programs
• Furthermore, you will be tasked with developing and maintaining robust relationships with customers, vendors, and other external partners.As Deputy PM, you will manage program budgets, which includes tracking expenses and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures
• Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be providing program status updates, reporting on progress, and outlining challenges to the Program Manager, customers, and other stakeholders
• Additionally, you will identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact program delivery
• Lead the day-to-day coordination and execution of program initiatives and tasks, spanning the SIP Account Team, and other Anduril teams and SMEs
• Provide guidance and direction to program team members, including engineers, mission operation, and other stakeholders to ensure program execution
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other external partners
• Play a key role in the development and delivery of new proposals working closely with the Proposal & Capture Team, growth/business development, legal & finance
• Provide direction, oversight and feedback to the SIP’s sub-contracted staff and third-party vendor relationships
• Orchestrate high profile SIP events, covering planning, content preparation, and all relevant and enabling logistics
• Serve as action Officer for Special Projects; Execute SIP special projects as demanded by the program
• Drive and set the standard for the SIP Team’s communications, across the team, within Anduril, and with key customer and government POCs
• Assist the Program Manager in the organization and tracking of third-party systems across the product lifecycle, to include: acquisition, deployment, training, and support
• Lead sub-contract staff and monitor third-party vendor performance in support of SIP program execution
• Provide oversight and support preparation of task order proposals, from start to finish
• Provide operational alignment of the Task Order process
• Manage the program budgets and work closely with the Finance Team to ensure the tracking of all expenses to include invoice tracking/execution (Accounts Payable / Receivable)
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures associated with the program
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact program delivery
• Provide coaching and feedback to program team members
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the program