Deputy Program Manager

Responsibilities Serve as the primary deputy to the Program Manager, providing daily leadership and oversight for program execution Lead integration and synchronization of cross‑functional activities supporting requirements development, architecture modeling, system design, implementation, integration, test, verification/validation, and operational readiness Oversee execution of program cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk management processes Manage development, configuration control, and lifecycle maintenance of digital engineering artifacts, MBSE models, and system architectures Coordinate technical reviews, program management reviews, IPT meetings, architecture and design reviews Direct Agile, DevSecOps, and digital engineering practices across software and systems engineering teams Identify and mitigate programmatic, technical, integration, cybersecurity, and schedule risks Support strategic planning, workforce planning, subcontractor oversight, and internal growth initiatives Requirements A minimum of 12+ years of experience Minimum of Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI Experience managing or leading large‑scale government acquisition of ground systems, engineering, or digital transformation programs Establishing and maintaining rigorous configuration control of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in MS Project Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑discipline subcontractor teams Proven experience bridging Agile software execution with formal Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience administering complex baseline maintenance Ability to evaluate and cross‑reference financial metrics, schedule driving paths, and Earned Value techniques Knowledge of systems engineering, MBSE, digital engineering, or software engineering processes Experience preparing and leading program reviews, contract negotiations, technical reviews, and milestone readiness activities Experience with Agile or DevSecOps software development environments Ability to review and manage technical artifacts Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating complex programmatic or technical risks Hard Skills Systems Engineering Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Configuration Control Technical Reviews Baseline Maintenance Financial Metrics Evaluation Schedule Management Integration and Synchronization Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Operational Readiness Soft Skills Leadership Collaboration Communication Strategic Planning Team Management Certifications & Qualifications Secret Clearance TS/SCI Clearance #J-18808-Ljbffr