Deputy Program Manager

Yulista Solutions•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Deputy Program Manager supports the Program Manager in overseeing execution, performance, and delivery of multiple task orders supporting U.S. Navy training and instructional systems programs. The role assists with program planning, schedule management, resource coordination, risk mitigation, and contractual performance to ensure compliance with Statement of Work requirements and government deliverables. The Deputy Program Manager serves as a liaison among program leadership, internal functional teams, and government stakeholders. The position requires 30%–40% annual travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, or a related field.
8–10 years of relevant program or project management experience; federal government contract experience is preferred.
Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects or task orders, including schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverable management.
Knowledge of federal contract execution, Statement of Work requirements, Contract Data Requirements Lists, and program performance reporting.
Experience developing or maintaining Integrated Master Schedules using Microsoft Project or comparable scheduling tools.
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage competing program priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, or Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division programs.
Experience supporting Navy training systems, instructional development, or curriculum modernization programs.
Familiarity with NAVEDTRA 142 Series and OPNAVINST 1500.76.
Project Management Professional certification.
Experience supporting large IDIQ contracts and multiple task orders.
Familiarity with Navy training development systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Support management of multiple concurrent task orders, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance objectives.
Coordinate program planning, staffing, resource allocation, and execution activities across task order teams.
Monitor Integrated Master Schedules, milestones, deliverables, and program performance to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
Assist with task order kickoffs, execution plans, work breakdown structures, and Contract Data Requirements List tracking.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Quality Assurance, Finance, Contracts, and technical teams to support program execution.
Support preparation of Contractor's Progress, Status, and Management Reports, Program Management Reviews, and Working Integrated Product Team meetings.
Monitor scope, schedule, cost, and staffing variances and support implementation of corrective actions.
Facilitate communication with government customers and stakeholders as authorized by the Program Manager.
Support compliance with contract requirements, applicable Navy training standards, and internal program management procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.