Program Operations Support - Deputy Program Manager

About the role

Lynker Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Operations Support - Deputy Program Manager to join our growing team. The Deputy Program Manager provides senior-level oversight of acquisition support, procurement tracking, and government property management operations for the NOAA/NESDIS program office.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of hardware/software acquisitions, including tech refresh plans, cost estimates, and spending profiles.
• Oversee period-of-performance (POP) audits for hardware/software licenses and maintenance agreements, ensuring renewals are tracked and Project Leads are notified ahead of expirations.
• Direct tracking and reporting of contract budgets, quality-of-service metrics, and maintenance agreement status; flag discrepancies to CORs.
• Review and format technical acquisition documentation (PWS, SOW, SON, IGCE, Section 508 and IT Security checklists) prepared by Project Leads.
• Manage onboarding/offboarding logistics for incoming contractors, including badging support, office space, and Government Furnished Property assignment.
• Serve as Property Contact, maintain accountability for government property under FAR 52.245-1 and FAR Subpart 45.5, including SUNFLOWER Property Management System recordkeeping, hand receipts, transfers, and loans.
• Coordinate periodic and annual wall-to-wall property inventories, found-item certifications, and Board of Review (BOR) packages for lost or stolen items.
• Oversee inventory control of spare parts and expendable supplies via the Computerized Materials Management System (CMMS), maintaining 98%+ inventory accuracy.
• Supervise disposal/excessing of obsolete or damaged property and coordinate shipment pick-up/delivery with GSA, DLA, and OEM vendors.
• Maintain SOPs for procurement and property management; support meeting scheduling, minutes, and budget presentations to program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in program/contract operations, acquisition support, or government property management.
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 45 property management requirements and federal procurement processes.
• Experience with property/asset management systems (e.g., SUNFLOWER or equivalent CMMS/inventory platforms).
• Demonstrated experience preparing acquisition documentation (PWS, SOW, IGCE) and supporting COR/budget functions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; proven ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple sites.
• Ability to travel periodically to program sites for physical inventory verification.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain any required government facility access/badging.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple sites.
• Ability to travel periodically to program sites for physical inventory verification.

Benefits

Lynker offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost.
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays.
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life and accident insurance.
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year.
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace.
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional travel to program sites.