Deputy Project Manager

This position is contingent upon contract award.

About the role

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) will support the Phased-Launch Test Delivery (PLTD) Program Manager (PM) in completing contractual requirements and reporting. The DPM will perform key management, reviews, and controls of financial and procurement-related items for the PLTD project, a critical element of the U.S. Navy’s launch test facilities Research and Development (R&D) program. This program supports both U.S. Navy Submarine and Surface Ship weapons system capability testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project compliance with FAR, dFARs, federal regulations, and company policies/procedures.
• Review, understand, and assist with the management of the project contract and contract deliverables.
• Assist the PM in managing the project budget using established budget tracking tools.
• Assist with the development of new or updated budget tracking tools as needed.
• Identify potential issues or shortfalls in the project budget and develop/implement corrective strategies.
• Review project financial documentation, including contract modifications, invoices, funding documents, sole source justifications, and purchase orders.
• Ensure accuracy of management and contract reports before submission.
• Work with the Amentum business team to ensure timely payment of sub-contractors.
• Support ad hoc financial analytics and budget adjustment requests.
• Manage customer expectations through proactive, consistent, and transparent communication.
• Ensure timely processing and execution of procurements or actions required by the government customer.
• Conduct communications with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and government leadership as necessary.
• Work with the PM to resolve project-related issues that may arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, program management, economics, or a closely related field.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, dFARs, and other contractual/regulatory requirements.
• At least 6 years of contracting, financial, and/or accounting experience.
• At least 4 years of leadership/managerial experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business management, accounting, program management, economics, or a closely related field.
• Experience in Defense contracting or Defense financial management.
• Current DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance.
• Experience with Amentum processes/procedures.
• Familiarity with Costpoint accounting software.

Security & Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Work Environment

This position is based in Houston, TX. Expected travel is less than 33% and is typically planned well in advance. The role involves supporting federal customers and contracting partners across the U.S.

Pay

$120,000.00–$165,000.00 per year. The compensation range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions or benefits.