Deputy Program Manager

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated Solutions Business Unit is hiring a TMF Deputy Program Manager to serve as the second-in-command for program execution across our Tactical Mission Fabric (TMF) program portfolio. TMF is a multi-tenant network-as-a-service platform that delivers secure, globally interconnected managed networking to DoD mission owners. The Integrated Solutions portfolio encompasses over 6 concurrent programs spanning development, deployment, and sustainment. This is a program execution leadership role, not a project coordinator seat. You will own work packages end to end, run the integrated master schedule and cost/schedule discipline across the portfolio, and act for the Program Manager in their absence. The TMF team includes a Lead Systems Engineer, a Service Delivery Manager, and cloud and network engineering; you are the program mechanics that turn their work into delivered, on-contract capability. We're looking for a deputy who has run real programs: someone fluent in the discipline of scope, schedule, budget, and risk on government contracts, and ready to step into full program ownership as the portfolio grows.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in program or project management within aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or a related high-tech industry
Proven experience managing complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Working command of program management fundamentals: scope, schedule, budget, and risk management on contractual efforts
Experience with government contracts (DoD or other federal agencies), including deliverables and reporting obligations
Strong understanding of program management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid) and tools
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor program and financial detail to leadership, engineering, and customer audiences
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
US Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence required due to government contract requirements
Active US DoD Secret clearance required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting managed services, network, SATCOM, or large-scale infrastructure programs
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience on DoD programs
Basis of Estimate (BOE) development and proposal support experience
Experience with contract types and structures (FFP, cost-plus, OTA) and FAR-based contracting
Integrated master schedule ownership for multi-workstream programs
Subcontractor or vendor management experience, including hardware procurement
Active DoD Secret clearance currently held
Experience with C4I, tactical network, or secure communications programs
PMP or equivalent program management certification
Experience on programs with FedRAMP, CMMC, or DoD accreditation deliverables
Financial analysis experience: program financial health tracking, EAC development, or BOE review
Experience supporting captures or proposals in a defense contractor environment
Familiarity with network, cloud, or SD-WAN program deliver

Responsibilities

Support the Program Manager in all aspects of program planning, execution, and closure across the TMF portfolio, acting as their trusted second-in-command and designated alternate.
Own specific work packages and program threads end to end, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to contract requirements.
Build, maintain, and defend the integrated master schedule across concurrent TMF programs; manage the critical path, surface schedule risk early, and drive recovery plans.
Monitor and control scope, schedule, and budget; apply Earned Value Management discipline where contract-required and track financial health across all programs.
Lead program risk management: maintain the risk register, run risk boards, and drive mitigation plans to closure.
Manage contract deliverables (CDRLs), data items, and reporting obligations across the portfolio; ensure deliverables are complete, on time, and accepted.
Support capture and proposal efforts with program management content: BOEs, execution schedules, staffing plans, and past-performance narratives for follow-on and new TMF pursuits.
Coordinate with contracts, subcontracts, and supply chain on hardware procurement, vendor deliveries, and subcontractor performance for platform deployments.
Support customer interactions with DoD mission owners and program offices: program reviews, status briefings, and delivery acceptance, ensuring customer satisfaction and contractual compliance.
Facilitate collaboration between systems engineering, cloud and network engineering, service delivery, security and compliance, finance, and operations so commitments stay aligned across functions.
Prepare and present program updates, reports, and presentations to internal leadership and external stakeholders, tailoring technical and financial detail to the audience.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and best practices within Integrated Solutions.