Deputy Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Program Manager in all aspects of contract execution, management, and the high-quality delivery of services.

Provide operational leadership and act on behalf of the Program Manager as needed to maintain continuity of operations and stakeholder engagement.

Manage daily operations, including strategic resource allocation, project scheduling, and task prioritization.

Oversee the timely completion of all deliverables, ensuring they meet established timelines and quality standards.

Collaborate with team leads and technical staff to monitor progress, identify potential risks, and resolve operational issues.

Support the design, documentation, and implementation of inclusive, enterprise-level operational team structures within the technology space.

Manage internal and external audits utilizing the RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) methodology framework.

Conduct and support comprehensive business process reviews to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Prepare and deliver transparent program status reports and executive briefings to diverse stakeholders.

Facilitate clear and effective communication between the technical teams and external stakeholders.

Required Experience/Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph security clearance.

5+ years of professional experience in program or project management, specifically within the Intelligence Community (IC).

Operational Design: Demonstrated experience designing, documenting, and implementing enterprise-level operational team structures in a technology-focused environment.

Audit & Frameworks: Professional experience managing internal and external audits and applying the RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) methodology.

Process Improvement: Proven ability to conduct business process reviews and implement operational optimizations.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical or professional discipline.

Desired Skills

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent project management credential.

Previous experience serving in a deputy or secondary leadership capacity for large-scale IC or DoD programs.

Strong background in strategic resource management and operational planning.

Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid program management methodologies.

Experience overseeing enterprise-level technology operations and cloud-based environments.

A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment through mentorship and collaborative leadership.