Deputy Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Aid in the planning, execution, and monitoring of contract deliverables and efforts to achieve program mission goals.
• Assist in overseeing budget and financial performance, ensuring cost control, accurate reporting, and compliance with DoD guidelines.
• Track and measure program performance against established milestones, delivering updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive collaboration across engineering, contracting, logistics, and operational teams to ensure resource alignment.
• Prepare and present program briefings, reports, and metrics to senior leadership and program sponsors.
• Aid in developing and managing program schedules, ensuring efficient deployment of personnel, resources, and materials.
• Recommend resolution to schedule deviations and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain project alignment.
• Provide program insights to support contracting activities, working closely with the contract program manager and government leads.
• Ensure program execution adheres to regulations, policies, and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field such as Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Experience: 15 years of relevant DoD or industry experience. Proven expertise in program management for complex defense programs, including cost control, schedule tracking, technical oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
• Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills for managing program requirements and teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams. Understanding of weapon systems and/or digital environments (M&S, MBSE).
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (MA/MS/ME) strongly preferred. Hands-on experience in multi-domain operations, cybersecurity-focused solutions development, and risk management strategies.

Clearance Requirements

Active TOP SECRET (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI). U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.