Deputy Program Manager
| Company | Freedom Technology Solutions Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Annapolis Junction, MD, USA |
| Salary | $170000 – $210000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Five (5) years experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
- Proven ability to interface with government stakeholders and contractor leadership
- Shall have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.
- Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 801 policies.
- Shall have PMP certification or FAC-P/PM Entry Level certification in Program Management or, in the alternative, OPM1 certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Manager in ensuring successful cost, schedule, and performance execution of the contract.
- Support communication and coordination with key stakeholders, including: The Contracting Officer (CO), The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), The Government Program Manager, The Contractor’s senior management.
- Contribute to key program management functions, including: Cost management and cost avoidance strategies, Schedule estimation, monitoring, and tracking, Contract performance and compliance oversight, Risk identification and mitigation, Requirements gathering and analysis, Quality assurance and process improvement.
- Help oversee task execution to ensure efficient and effective contract performance.
- Use strong communication skills to support technical teams and facilitate reporting on: Technical progress, Emerging issues and risks, Problem resolution strategies.
- Assist in the drafting, review, and coordination of technical documents and reports.
- Act as a backup point of contact in the absence of the Program Manager.
- Promote a collaborative environment across technical, management, and customer teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience with status reporting and technical documentation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence)
- Experience supporting geospatial programs, technologies, or intelligence systems
- Familiarity with geospatial data, tools, and workflows
- Experience with Agile and/or SAFe program execution environments
- Previous experience in a Deputy PM or team lead capacity on a government contract