Deputy Program Manager

About the role

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) provides day-to-day operational leadership supporting the DEA Diversion Control Program. The DPM reports directly to the Program Manager (PM) and is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality completion of background investigations and financial analyses for new DEA registrant applicants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractor personnel in support of the Diversion Control Program.
• Supervise and mentor contractor employees.
• Assign and monitor workloads to meet Government priorities.
• Review investigative reports for quality, completeness, and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with DEA policies, SOPs, and contract requirements.
• Track performance metrics and case status.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Coordinate staffing and training.
• Prepare monthly status and performance reports.
• Brief the Program Manager and Government officials on contract performance.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support surge operations and special projects as directed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Intelligence Studies, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of management experience supervising investigative, intelligence, compliance, financial, regulatory, or law enforcement personnel.
• Experience managing multiple teams and Government contract deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to coordinate with government CORs and the Contract Program Manager.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required Government security clearances.