Deputy Program Manager

Lead the execution and growth of advanced national-security technology programs supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, financial results, and customer relationships for an assigned program or related projects Lead and oversee IRAD activities in coordination with Product Line Manager and Engineering Technical Lead Manage end-to-end product delivery across development, integration, production, and deployment phases Lead sustainment operations, including support, maintenance, and enhancements throughout the product lifecycle Coordinate engineering, field support, operations, contracts, and finance teams Monitor and control program budgets, schedules, and risks, implementing corrective actions as needed Engage customers and stakeholders, communicating program status, challenges, and achievements Support proposal development, contract growth strategies, and transitions from IRAD and prototyping to production and sustainment Requirements Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility at the time of hire Ten or more years of relevant professional experience, including at least five years leading programs, projects, or major technical workstreams for Department of Defense or Intelligence Community customers Demonstrated responsibility for a multimillion-dollar program, contract or task order Experience managing program financial performance, including revenue, margin, forecasts, estimates at completion, staffing, funding, and variance analysis Experience managing technical development, systems integration, production, sustainment, or mission-support programs Working knowledge of federal acquisition and contracting environments, including experience with one or more contract types such as CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, or task-order contracts Demonstrated ability to establish trusted relationships with government customers and communicate effectively with senior customer and company leadership Experience leading cross-functional teams containing technical, operational, contractual, and financial personnel Ability to organize ambiguous or evolving customer requirements into structured plans, assigned responsibilities, milestones, and measurable outcomes Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, written communication, and executive-briefing skills Demonstrated ability to identify deteriorating program conditions, develop corrective-action plans, and lead teams through recovery Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and program scheduling or collaboration tools Project Management Professional certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in managing multimillion-dollar programs within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, focusing on financial performance, technical development, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven ability to establish trusted relationships with government customers and effectively communicate program status and challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor