Deputy Program Manager / Operations Lead

Job Description

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) / Operations Lead will manage daily operations across multiple task orders and mission areas, coordinate with Task Order Managers, regional leads, and functional leads, track schedule, staffing, and performance metrics, and ensure alignment with DIA analytic standards and production timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across multiple task orders and mission areas
• Coordinate Task Order Managers, regional leads, and functional leads
• Track schedule, staffing, and performance metrics and escalate issues as needed
• Support workforce management, onboarding, surge operations, and continuity planning
• Ensure execution aligns with DIA analytic standards and production timelines
• Support preparation of status reports, executive briefings, and performance reviews
• Act as PM designee when required

Required Qualifications

• PMP certification (required)
• 8+ years of experience supporting DoD or IC programs
• Strong operational management and coordination experience
• Familiarity with DIA production environments and analytic workflows
• Experience managing cleared analytic or technical teams

Preferred Experience

• Supporting intelligence analysis, technical intelligence, or multi-INT missions
• Prior experience supporting DIA, CCMDs, or IC agencies

Pay & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity)
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent)
• Health: 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents
• Dental: 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents
• Income Protection: 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and life insurance up to $200,000
• Retirement: 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total), 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options
• Leave: Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO), 11 paid floating holidays
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent)