Deputy Program Manager

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We're looking for a highly experienced Deputy Program Manager to join our growing team in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will lead a program focused on application engineering and development, O&M, UI design, security assessment and authorization, cloud environment management, and project management. The Deputy Program Manager assists the Program Manager in all aspects of contract execution and may act on behalf of the Program Manager during their absence. The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations, resource allocation, and ensuring that all deliverables are met according to the established timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Bring programmatic discipline to the management of complex IT systems, ensuring structured governance, clear milestones, and rigorous tracking of deliverables, risks, and dependencies across all program activities.
• Contribute to the integration of systems and management of technical programs, coordinating across engineering teams, stakeholders, and vendors to drive cohesive execution and ensure technical solutions align with mission requirements.
• Handle sensitive data with discretion and sound judgment; apply established policies and best practices to safeguard information while consistently achieving mission outcomes in support of Customer objectives.
• Assist in the gathering and vetting of new technical requirements, engaging stakeholders at all levels to elicit, document, and validate needs, ensuring requirements are feasible, complete, and aligned with program scope.
• Help to identify and define requirements and constraints pertaining to technical capabilities and solutions in support of training and educational exercises; coordinate with Customer staff to ensure technical readiness and effective exercise execution.
• Provide support to the PM in technical leadership across assigned programs, guiding teams through complex problem-solving, facilitating informed decision-making, and serving as a trusted advisor to Customer personnel on matters of IT capability and program execution.
• Actively cross-skill and backfill for teammates to maintain continuity of program operations; mentor team members and contribute to building a versatile, resilient workforce capable of sustaining mission-critical programs.
• Leverage Microsoft cloud-based tools including Office 365, Azure, Entra, Intune, and Teams to support program operations, collaboration, device management, and identity governance across the enterprise.
• Maintain strong interpersonal and communication relationships with all levels of Customer personnel; deliver clear, concise, and audience-appropriate briefings, status updates, and technical communications to inform decision-making.
• Work closely with Customer staff, contractor personnel, and external vendors to coordinate program activities, manage expectations, and ensure alignment across all parties involved in program delivery.
• Participate in the development of technical equipment specifications, translating operational requirements into detailed procurement and configuration standards that support program objectives.
• Partner with external vendors to develop vendor quotations, evaluate pricing and technical proposals, and support the acquisition process to ensure cost-effective and technically sound procurement decisions.
• Proactively identify issues and dependencies; surface risks and blockers to Customer staff and work to resolve them as prioritized by the Government Task Manager with input from Customer's leadership.

Requirements:

• BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience managing complex IT programs or systems in the Intelligence Community
• 5+ years of experience designing, documenting, and implementing an enterprise-level operational team in the technology space
• 5+ years of experience managing internal and external audits; Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed (RACI) methodology framework; and business process reviews
• Demonstrated experience bringing programmatic discipline to complex technical systems, including governance, milestone tracking, and risk management
• Proven track record integrating systems and managing technical programs from requirements through delivery
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive data with discretion, sound judgment, and consistent adherence to applicable policies and classification requirements
• Experience gathering, vetting, and documenting technical requirements in support of IT programs or mission-focused initiatives
• Experience identifying technical capability requirements and constraints in support of training and educational exercises
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience, with the ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams and inform Customer decision-making
• Proven ability to cross-skill and backfill for teammates, maintaining program continuity and building team resilience
• Proficiency with Microsoft cloud-based tools including Office 365, Azure, Entra, Intune, and Teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively engage all levels of Customer and contractor personnel
• Experience collaborating with Customer staff, contractors, and external vendors in support of program delivery
• Experience supporting the development of technical equipment specifications and procurement documentation
• Experience working with vendors to develop quotations and support technical acquisition processes
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage program issues and dependencies, escalating and resolving
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

• Active PMP, PgMP, ITIL, or equivalent program/project management certification
• Experience supporting system accreditation processes (RMF/ICD 503) and managing programs within cleared government or IC environments
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, DoD/IC IT compliance frameworks, and related security governance standards
• Experience with enterprise IT modernization programs, including cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure deployments
• Background supporting large-scale, multi-vendor IT programs with complex integration and interdependency challenges
• Experience with IT financial management, budget tracking, and cost estimating in a government contracting context
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or other iterative development and delivery frameworks in a government program context
• Experience supporting Customer-led governance boards, program reviews, or technical advisory processes

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire's 90-day mark.

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.

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The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.