Deputy Program Director

E. L. Blake•Hill Air Force Base, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

E.L. Blake Corporation is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Director to support the execution, administration, and oversight of government contracts and task orders at Hill AFB, Utah. The Deputy Program Director serves as a key operational leader and extension of the Program Director, providing day- to-day program coordination, performance oversight, and cross-functional leadership to ensure contractual requirements, customer expectations, and corporate standards are consistently met. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity supporting mission-critical Department of Defense programs. The Deputy Program Director will work closely with program leadership, government customers, corporate departments, and geographically dispersed teams to ensure disciplined program execution, operational continuity, and contract performance.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, or related field
10+ years of relevant DoD or federal government contracting experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and specialized experience
Experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed programs
Working knowledge of federal acquisition, contract administration, and security compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field
PMP, DAWIA, or comparable certification
Strong program and operational leadership experience
Ability to effectively engage government customers, senior leadership, and program teams
Strong judgment, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day execution and performance of assigned ELB government contracts and task orders.
Lead and coordinate program teams and site leadership across geographically dispersed locations.
Partner with ELB corporate functions to address staffing, security, compliance, and operational requirements.
Monitor program performance, identify risks, and coordinate timely resolution of issues affecting contract execution or customer requirements.
Support compliance with contractual, federal, security, and reporting requirements.
Maintain effective relationships with government customers, subcontractors, and ELB stakeholders.
Represent ELB in customer engagements and provide leadership continuity in the Program Director's absence.