Deputy Program Manager (Senior Level & SME) TS/SCI with Poly REQUIRED

About the role

CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Program Manager within our Intel sector, advancing the national security mission through cutting-edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities.

The Deputy Program Manager handles exceptionally complex, enterprise-level initiatives. You will serve as the primary strategic delegate for the Program Manager, orchestrating multi-million-dollar budgets, managing diverse stakeholder ecosystems, and mitigating critical technical, financial, and contractual risks.

This position is located in our Arlington office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal delegate for the Program Manager, assuming full operational and strategic authority in their absence
• Align program deliverables with broader organizational goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and long-term business strategy
• Develop and maintain high-trust relationships with executive leadership, government agencies, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams
• Oversee complex, large-scale budgets, manage burn rates, labor allocations, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) across multiple task orders or sub-projects
• Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM), analyze cost variances, and identify underruns/overruns early to deploy corrective actions
• Identify talent and skills gaps across the enterprise and collaborate with line management on strategic workforce planning
• Identify, assess, and mitigate systemic risks related to cost, schedule, technical performance, and supply chain dependencies
• Ensure all program activities, deliverables, and data management adhere to strict federal, commercial, or industry-specific regulatory standards
• Establish and enforce Project Execution Plans, Quality Control Plans, and continuous improvement methodologies

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have an active TS/SCI with Poly and meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

• Senior Level: High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of relevant experience, Associate's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Master's Degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or PhD with 2 years of relevant experience
• SME Level: High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant experience, Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) strongly preferred.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $204,000.00.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs