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

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

CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Program Managers 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. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission. This position is located in our Arlington office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

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

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

All roles require an active TS/SCI with PolySenior Level:• Education: o High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of relevant experience,o Associates Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, o Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience, o or Masters Degree with 4 years of relevant experience,o or PhD with 2 years of relevant experience• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) strongly preferred.SME Level:• Education: o High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant experience,o Associates Degree with 10 years of relevant experience, o Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, o or Masters Degree with 6 years of relevant experience,o or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) strongly preferred.

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.