Deputy Program Manager

Constellis•Your Town, VA

About The Position

The Deputy Program Manager supports the Program Manager in planning, executing, administering, and overseeing assigned programs. The role contributes to operational performance, contract compliance, customer engagement, reporting, staffing coordination, and financial management, and serves as the designated alternate Program Manager when required. It also provides senior-level physical security expertise, including security assessments, risk management, compliance reviews, and implementation of physical security programs and systems to protect personnel, facilities, and assets. The position supports day-to-day program operations and contractual requirements, coordinates with government customers and other stakeholders, contributes to capture and proposal-related efforts, and assists with program stand-up after award. It also leads physical security assessments and reviews, supports security-system design and implementation, assists with security incident investigations, and provides technical guidance to junior personnel. The role may involve domestic and OCONUS travel. Work is typically in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions. Standard core hours are Monday through Friday, though extended or weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Active Secret clearance.
At least seven years of experience in program management, physical security, security operations, risk management, government contracting, or related disciplines.
Experience supporting government, defense, security, or international programs.
Demonstrated success leading complex capture efforts in federal or defense-adjacent markets.
Strong understanding of government acquisition processes, competitive procurements, and proposal development.
Demonstrated experience conducting physical security assessments, vulnerability analyses, inspections, and compliance reviews.
Experience with physical security technologies, including access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related security systems.
Knowledge of program management principles, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and contract compliance.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and perform duties involving intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading projects, mentoring personnel, or serving as a technical subject matter expert.
Experience supporting federal contractors, government services, defense, or other highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Support the Program Manager with day-to-day program operations, contract requirements, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and operational objectives.
Serve as acting Program Manager in the Program Manager’s absence or when directed.
Coordinate with government customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support program execution and customer satisfaction.
Develop and execute capture strategies, including customer engagement plans, competitive assessments, win themes, and teaming strategies.
Maintain capture plans, schedules, and milestone tracking for leadership visibility and decision-making.
Support pipeline development, forecast accuracy, and probability-weighted revenue reporting for future pursuits.
Assist with post-award program stand-up, coordinating with operations, staffing, and customer stakeholders.
Prepare and review program reports, briefings, metrics, and other required documentation.
Support staffing, onboarding, scheduling, training, and personnel accountability activities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, contract requirements, and applicable regulations.
Identify program risks and recommend ways to mitigate operational and security concerns.
Lead physical security assessments, audits, inspections, and vulnerability analyses.
Review physical security plans, procedures, systems, and technical documentation for compliance with applicable standards and operational requirements.
Support the design, implementation, and integration of physical security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance technologies.
Monitor contractor performance during security-system installation, testing, and implementation.
Support investigations involving security incidents, losses, breaches, or policy violations, and prepare related reports and briefings.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior personnel and project team members.
Support domestic and OCONUS travel as necessary to meet program objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.