Deputy Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we serve. Every milestone we achieve helps fund programs, expand services, and create lasting value for the Tribe, making each success a shared one.

For more than 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered mission-critical services to federal clients globally. From logistics and information technology to cybersecurity and facilities operations, we are united by a single purpose: to generate meaningful economic opportunity and sustainable growth for the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Subsidiary: KIRA Services

Job Title: Deputy Project Manager

Work Location: Washington, DC

Labor Category: Fill-Time | Exempt

Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI (Tier 5)

Travel: 25%

About the Role

The Deputy Program Manager supports the Program Management Office and serves as a key leader in the successful execution of the contract. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and facilities maintenance activities while supporting overall contract performance, lifecycle management, and customer satisfaction. The Deputy Program Manager works closely with the Program Manager to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, workforce effectiveness, and mission success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead daily operations and facilities maintenance activities, ensuring services are performed efficiently and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Serve as the primary operations lead for maintenance and service delivery, overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance programs across multiple facility systems.
• Assume full responsibility for contract operations and personnel management in the absence of the Program Manager.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with established performance standards.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Support the development, tracking, and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), service levels, and operational objectives.
• Lead daily operational meetings, status reviews, and customer engagements, serving as a primary point of contact for operational matters.
• Coordinate with supervisors, trade leads, and technical staff to prioritize work, allocate resources, and execute maintenance activities effectively.
• Evaluate operational performance and identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Support contract modifications, operational changes, and evolving customer requirements.
• Assist with budget management, labor planning, material utilization, and cost-control initiatives.
• Partner with union leadership and workforce representatives to administer Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and maintain positive labor relations.
• Provide direct supervision and leadership to personnel, including workforce scheduling, performance management, and daily operational oversight.
• Ensure compliance with all safety programs, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Serve as a critical liaison between the customer, workforce, and company leadership to ensure seamless service delivery and mission accomplishment.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing facilities maintenance operations, including preventive and corrective maintenance of building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Background managing contracts of similar size, scope, complexity, and operational requirements, including base operations support, facilities management, or unaccompanied housing programs.
• Experience leading multi-trade maintenance teams and utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as Maximo, to manage work orders and maintenance activities.
• Strong working knowledge of the Service Contract Act (SCA), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Time-and-Materials (T&M) contracts.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Maximo or similar CMMS platforms preferred.
• Must possess and maintain eligibility for a Tier 5 Background Investigation and Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Why Us?

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), our work goes beyond delivering exceptional services—we are driven by a mission to create meaningful impact. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values purpose, performance, and people.

We offer the opportunity to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments where your contributions directly impact mission success. Our teams are built on collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring you are supported while being challenged to grow.

Join us and be part of a team where your work matters.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• TRICARE Supplemental
• Critical Illness insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Optional Long-Term Disability
• Paid Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Seminars

For union represented positions, benefits and leave are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pre-Employment Screening: All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you have a disability or medical condition and require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please notify the designated recruiter so we can provide appropriate assistance.