Job Description:
Job Summary
The Deputy Program Manager supports the Program Manager in planning, executing, and managing complex defense and space-related programs. The role provides day-to-day leadership for program operations, workforce management, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, risk management, quality assurance, and mission support while ensuring successful contract execution and operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Program Manager in overall program planning, execution, and management.
- Serve as acting Program Manager when required.
- Oversee day-to-day program operations and contract execution.
- Manage staffing, workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate subcontractor activities and mission support efforts.
- Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
- Monitor program performance, schedules, budgets, and resource utilization.
- Track program risks, mitigation plans, and performance metrics.
- Support operational readiness, sustainment, and lifecycle planning.
- Develop staffing and execution plans for evolving mission requirements.
- Coordinate with government stakeholders, technical teams, and mission partners.
- Prepare program reports and performance updates for leadership.
- Ensure quality assurance and successful delivery of contract requirements.
- Support systems integration, sustainment, and mission capability development.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM, Business, Management, or a related field.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI and SAP access.
- Minimum 8 years of experience supporting or managing DoD/Federal programs.
- Experience managing programs valued at $25M or greater.
- Minimum 5 years supporting space systems, satellite ground systems, command and control, or related programs.
- Experience with workforce management, scheduling, resource planning, and mission support.
- Experience maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and program metrics.
- Experience with risk management and performance reporting.
- PMP, PgMP, DAWIA Program Management, or equivalent certification.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.