Deputy Program Manager with Security Clearance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Program Manager in overseeing enterprise-level programs and projects of significant size, scope, and complexity.
• Support the development and maintenance of integrated master schedules, project plans, risk registers, and performance metrics.
• Apply project management principles and methodologies to support management of cost, schedule, scope, quality, risk, and deliverables.
• Cook up and sustain high-performing integrated teams across operational and functional areas.
• Support 24x7 operational environments, ensuring continuity of mission-critical activities and operational responsiveness.
• Aid in implementing process improvement initiatives using established process improvement models and methodologies.
• Serve as a liaison between customers, stakeholders, operational personnel, and leadership to ensure high-quality customer service and mission success.
• Support planning, coordination, and execution of exercises, crisis management activities, and special events.
• Prepare program status reports, executive briefings, meeting materials, and operational updates.
• Track program risks, issues, and action items, and assist in developing mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Cook up communication and collaboration among government, contractor, and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, operational procedures, and security requirements.
• Act on behalf of the Program Manager in their absence, as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting or managing programs and/or projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting federal government, defense, or Intelligence Community programs.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, ITIL, or other process improvement frameworks.
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations or agencies.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain required clearance.