Alternate Program Manager, AFCAP VI

Accountabilities:

Act as the designated Alternate Program Manager, assuming full Program Manager authority and responsibility whenever the primary manager is unavailable or when formally assigned.
Exercise authority to commit organizational funds and resources to the Government Contracting Officer within the scope of delegated program responsibilities.
Serve as one of the primary 24/7 operational contacts, participating in an on-call rotation and meeting strict government response requirements.
Provide callback responses to the Contracting Officer within one hour and prepare binding proposals for urgent requirements within 24 hours.
Coordinate rapid deployment capabilities, ensuring personnel can reach CONUS locations within 24 hours and OCONUS locations within 48 hours when required.
Provide an in-person or secure video teleconference response at Tyndall Air Force Base within two hours for classified taskings.
Manage assigned task orders across engineering, construction, services, and commodities, overseeing schedules, budgets, quality standards, subcontractors, government property, and contractual deliverables.
Prepare and review task order proposals, Task Order Management Plans, quality control plans, mission-essential plans, and contract modification packages.
Develop and submit required program documentation and reporting, including FLASH reports, situation reports, monthly status updates, cost reports, and the Key AFCAP VI Contact Listing.
Supervise Site Managers and Alternate Site Managers across geographically dispersed locations, ensuring effective coordination between government representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
Maintain and update relevant components of the AFCAP Management Plan to ensure operational consistency and contractual compliance.
Oversee compliance with security, safety, government property management, Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP), and vendor threat mitigation requirements.
Coordinate deployment readiness activities, including Tyndall Air Force Base processing, SPOT letters of authorization, medical and immunization requirements, and mandatory pre-deployment training.
Complete all government-mandated AFCAP contractor training following contract award.
Support the continuous improvement of program execution, operational readiness, and mission delivery across domestic and international assignments.
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess a current and active SECRET security clearance. Clearance eligibility, expired clearances, or clearances currently being processed will not satisfy this requirement.
At least 2 years of program management experience within the past 7 years.
Demonstrated experience and expertise in all of the following areas:
Government appropriations and the management of government-funded programs.
Engineering, construction, services, or commodities operations.
Government acquisition processes and contracting requirements.
Management of multiple government task orders, each valued at more than $400,000.
Willingness to sign a formal letter of intent before proposal submission, committing to the Alternate Program Manager position upon contract award.
Ability to commit to serving in the position for a minimum of 12 months following contract award.
Ability and willingness to deploy to both domestic (CONUS) and international (OCONUS) locations, including contingency environments and austere operational settings.
Ability to meet Department of War (DoW) contractor deployment requirements, including medical and dental screenings, required immunizations, and pre-deployment training.
Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex programs and respond effectively to urgent operational requirements.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, particularly when coordinating government agencies, subcontractors, vendors, and geographically dispersed personnel.
Strong knowledge of government contracting, task order administration, financial management, quality assurance, and operational compliance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience supporting AFCAP, LOGCAP, WEXMAC, Navy base operating support contracts, or similar contingency-based indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) programs.
Experience supporting U.S. Air Force installations, particularly in civil engineering or force support functions.
Familiarity with cost-reimbursable task orders and government cost reporting requirements.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent professional qualification.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Previous experience supervising personnel and managing operations across multiple domestic and international sites.
Benefits:
Work arrangement: Fully remote position within the United States.
Preferred locations: Candidates based near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, or Tyndall Air Force Base / Panama City, Florida, are preferred.
Employment type: Full-time position, contingent upon the successful award of the AFCAP VI contract.
Contract commitment: Minimum 12-month commitment beginning upon contract award.
International exposure: Opportunity to support complex government operations and mission-critical projects across CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Leadership opportunities: Significant responsibility in program execution, government contracting, operational management, and strategic decision-making.
Professional development: Exposure to large-scale contingency operations, military installation support, engineering, construction, and international logistics programs.
Career advancement: Opportunity to strengthen expertise in government program management and lead multidisciplinary teams in demanding operational environments.
Important Employment Timeline and Application Requirements:
The candidate must be identified in the government contract proposal and sign a letter of intent before the proposal submission deadline of December 1, 2026.
Employment in this position is expected to begin upon contract award, currently anticipated in late 2027.
Applicants should submit a detailed résumé showing the month and year for each employment position.
Candidates must provide a summary of government contracts and task orders managed within the past seven years, including the customer, scope, contract value, locations, individual responsibilities, and dates.
Applicants must confirm that their SECRET clearance is current and active, identify the granting agency, and provide a Facility Security Officer who can verify the clearance.
Social Security numbers should not be included in the application. Clearance verification details will be collected separately by the designated security representative.