Deputy Program Manager

Role overview

Oversee delivery and performance across a multi-project federal software program, keeping work aligned with agency goals, budgets, and schedules. The role combines program operations and client leadership with staffing, partner coordination, risk management, and support for future growth.

Responsibilities - Coordinate cross-functional teams and allocate staff as program needs change. - Track budgets, funding, burn rates, staffing, contract limits, schedules, and other performance measures; report trends to stakeholders. - Oversee subcontractor performance and work allocation in multi-vendor settings. - Maintain client relationships through regular updates, briefings, issue resolution, and timely escalation. - Identify and reduce delivery risks, improve processes, and maintain quality. - Help expand the program by identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals, and developing partnerships.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years managing Agile software projects, including multiple projects or teams. - Active PMP or PMI-ACP certification. - Experience leading complex programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. - Experience overseeing subcontractors and teaming partners on federal contracts, including in co-prime or multi-vendor environments. - Program-level staffing and resource planning experience, plus familiarity with federal contract finances such as labor categories, funding, burn rates, and ceilings. - Strong communication, leadership, relationship-building, and risk-management skills. - U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance. - Residence in the Washington, DC metro area and ability to travel occasionally to local client sites.

Nice to have - Federal agency or contract experience, familiarity with acquisition processes and contract types, or experience supporting capture and proposal development.

Benefits and work setup

Remote work with occasional travel to client sites in the Washington, DC area. Listed benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401(k) with 4% match; paid time off; continuing education support; a wellness budget; and incentive programs. The source lists an estimated annual salary range of $140,000–$180,000.