Deputy Program Manager - Hybrid

About the role

Eiden Systems Consulting (ESC) is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to support multiple U.S. Government engineering programs. This position is ideal for a technical leader with an engineering background who enjoys working in fast-paced, mission-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in overseeing daily program operations, resource allocation, financial tracking, performance metrics, and contract compliance.
• Career the execution of multiple engineering and technical projects across government contracts.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, status reports, and performance metrics.
• Research, develop, and deliver high-impact presentation materials for both technical and executive audiences, including slide decks, white papers, executive summaries, information sheets, and briefing materials.
• Manage customer-directed procurement activities, purchasing pipelines, invoicing, invoice approvals, and payment tracking.
• Work directly with government customers and stakeholders to define project requirements, priorities, and acceptance criteria.
• Identify technical, operational, financial, and schedule risks, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate project meetings, document meeting minutes, and track action items through completion.
• Manage project scope and change requests while ensuring contractual and technical objectives are achieved.
• Assist with staffing plans, workload balancing, and resource forecasting.
• Continuously improve project management processes, documentation, and reporting to increase program efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical or management discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in technical program management, project management, systems engineering, or engineering leadership.
• Strong understanding of modern Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, systems integration, or complex technical delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical projects from planning and requirements development through implementation, validation, and delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) or Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) development programs.
• Experience implementing and managing the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Experience supporting U.S. Army, NGA, DoD, or other national security programs.
• Experience working in rapidly evolving engineering environments with changing mission requirements.
• Experience assisting customers with technical requirements development and system planning.
• Familiarity with government acquisition and engineering lifecycle processes.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, PRINCE2, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe, or other Agile project management certifications.
• Previous experience supporting government acquisition, engineering integration, or rapid prototyping efforts.

Benefits

Eiden Systems Consulting (ESC) offers a competitive compensation package that includes premium health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and more. We also prioritize work-life balance, supporting our team in maintaining a healthy blend of professional and personal well-being.