Deputy Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary deputy and delegated authority to the Program Manager for day-to-day program execution and internal coordination.
• Support execution of all contract functions, including quality, safety, security, risk, cost, schedule, subcontractor oversight, and workforce management.
• Maintain situational awareness of task order performance, risks, milestones, staffing, and system dependencies, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation planning.
• Career with Government counterparts, partner organizations, and internal teams to support delivery of engineering, sustainment, cybersecurity, logistics, and facilities services.
• Support project planning and control activities, including billing and invoicing to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Aid in preparation and delivery of Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and recurring Government status meetings, ensuring accuracy of reporting.
• Manage and track cross-team integration activities to maintain synchronization across mission partners and vendors.
• Oversee configuration management, information management, and cost inputs, including monthly performance tracking.
• Ensure personnel compliance with Government policies, security directives, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate staffing activities including onboarding, training, certification tracking, and personnel scheduling.
• Support subcontractor performance oversight and coordination.
• Lead internal action tracking, maintain documentation baselines, and support process improvement efforts.
• Support risk management activities, including identification and mitigation tracking.
• Ensure compliance with Government Furnished Property (GFP), property accountability, and security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret/SCI clearance. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM or Management field with 10+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience within DoD, space, intelligence, or related mission areas.
• Experience supporting programs with annual value of $5M+ and teams of 10+ personnel.
• Knowledge of ground systems engineering, sustainment, integration, or operations.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition, contracting, finance, budgeting, and technical review processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in secure, high-tempo environments.

Desired Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent program management certification (e.g., CSM, CAPM, PRINCE2, CPM).
• Experience supporting space-ground system programs within Space Systems Command or similar organizations.
• Experience with satellite ground systems, satellite operations centers (SOCs), cybersecurity accreditation, and cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with DoD and U.S. Air Force policies, including compliance with AFI 33-119 and AFI 33-202V1.
• Advanced degree in STEM or management-related field.