Deputy Program Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the SSC 89 Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) Program Management Office (PMO). in Huntsville, Alabama.
As a key leader, you will aid in overseeing program scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring the seamless execution of mission-critical objectives. You will coordinate across engineering, contracting, and operational teams to deliver enhanced warfighter capabilities while maintaining compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) policies and advanced digital engineering standards.

Responsibilities Program Scope & Management

• Aid in the planning, execution, and monitoring of contract deliverables and efforts to achieve program mission goals.
• Assist in overseeing budget and financial performance, ensuring cost control, accurate reporting, and compliance with DoD guidelines.
• Track and measure program performance against established milestones, delivering updates to stakeholders and leadership.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication

• Drive collaboration across engineering, contracting, logistics, and operational teams to ensure resource alignment.
• Prepare and present program briefings, reports, and metrics to senior leadership and program sponsors.

Schedule & Resource Coordination

• Aid in developing and managing program schedules, ensuring efficient deployment of personnel, resources, and materials.
• Recommend resolution to schedule deviations and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain project alignment.

Contracting & Compliance

• Provide program insights to support contracting activities, working closely with the contract program manager and government leads.
• Ensure program execution adheres to regulations, policies, and contractual obligations.

Qualifications: Education Requirements Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field such as Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration.

Experience:

• 15 years of relevant DoD or industry experience.
• Proven expertise in program management for complex defense programs, including cost control, schedule tracking, technical oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills for managing program requirements and teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of weapon systems and/or digital environments (M&S, MBSE)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MA/MS/ME) strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in multi-domain operations, cybersecurity-focused solutions development, and risk management strategies.

Clearance Requirements

• Active TOP SECRET (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  
  
  
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
  
• Flexible schedules
  
  
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
  
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
  
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
  
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
  
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
  
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  
  





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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.