Deputy Program Manager (TS/SCI Clearance)

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Position Title: Deputy Program Manager
Location: Hanover, MD
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Position Overview:

The Deputy Program Manager will support the Program Manager in the day-to-day oversight, coordination, and delivery of integrated program management services to a mission-critical federal agency. This role acts as a key liaison between the prime contractor, subcontractors, and government stakeholders, ensuring contract execution aligns with program goals, contractual obligations, and performance expectations. The Deputy PM will lead cross-functional task execution, monitor performance metrics, and support strategic initiatives to maintain exceptional program delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Manager with overall contract execution, team leadership, and government coordination.
• Lead specific functional areas or task orders, serving as the point of contact for team leads and staff.
• Monitor and report on cost, schedule, and performance indicators across multiple workstreams.
• Oversee development and delivery of key program documentation, including monthly status reports, staffing matrices, risk registers, and quality assurance reports.
• Coordinate with task leads, subcontractors, and functional SMEs to ensure compliance with all deliverables, milestones, and SLAs.
• Lead recurring status meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and prompt issue resolution.
• Review staffing levels, labor utilization, and funding burn rates to inform forecasting and planning decisions.
• Identify performance risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support corrective action implementation.
• Manage ad hoc data calls, surge tasking, or escalations in partnership with the PM and government COR.
• Support development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality plans, and internal controls documentation.
• Serve as Acting Project Manager during periods of PM absence or transition.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business, Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in federal contracting, including 3+ years supporting program management.
• PMP or FAC-P/PM Level II (or higher) strongly .
• Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex, multi-functional programs within the federal or DoD space.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with government and contractor leadership.
• Familiarity with performance tracking systems, risk management frameworks, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience supporting cleared environments with working knowledge of classified onboarding, access control, and security protocols.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Confluence).
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of hire.

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