Deputy Program Manager (Prime)

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

The Deputy Program Manager supports the Program Manager in the day-to-day execution of Intelliforce’s FURIOUSLYFAST Prime Program, a complex, multi-team Government mission program. The role helps ensure successful cost, schedule, staffing, technical performance, and overall contract execution, while coordinating across technical teams, TTO leadership, staffing, finance, contracts, security, recruiting, subcontractors, and customer priorities.

This highly visible leadership position represents program leadership to Government customers, TTO and technical leads, subcontractors, and Intelliforce leadership. It monitors program performance, staffing, schedules, deliverables, finances, risks, and contractual commitments; identifies issues and develops solutions; and prepares clear updates, briefings, and reports. The Deputy Program Manager also supports workforce planning, recruiting, employee retention and development, resource allocation, integrated schedules and baselines, financial analysis, risk mitigation, contract compliance, program growth, and subcontractor collaboration. The role provides continuity by stepping into the Program Manager position when needed.

The position is suited to an experienced leader comfortable working across the full program in a fast-moving Intelligence Community or Department of Defense environment. It requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph appropriate for the Maryland customer, at least 10 years of relevant program or project management experience, and a qualifying program management certification as specified by contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph appropriate for the Maryland customer.
• Ten or more years of program or project management experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience supporting complex Government contracts involving multiple teams, technical disciplines, or task areas.
• Experience with requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, scheduling, financial monitoring, and program reporting.
• Experience managing program funds, labor, resources, and financial performance.
• Experience with Earned Value Management or comparable complex program reporting mechanisms.
• Experience identifying program risks and driving mitigation strategies.
• Experience working in a multi-vendor or subcontractor environment.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Government contracting practices.
• Experience communicating directly with Government program leadership and senior contractor leadership.
• PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, DAWIA Level 2 Program Management certification, or equivalent certification, as required by contractual requirements.
• Strength in federal program and contract management, Intelligence Community program execution, cost/schedule/performance management, resource and workforce planning, budget and financial management, Earned Value Management, Estimate to Complete analysis, labor and funding forecasting, risk management, integrated scheduling, requirements analysis, deliverable management, contract compliance, FAR and DFARS familiarity, Government acquisition processes, subcontractor management, multi-TTO coordination, staffing and workforce forecasting, recruiting and onboarding coordination, performance metrics, program reporting, executive and Government briefings, technical report review, and quality assurance oversight.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint, and Jira, Confluence, or comparable program management tools.
• Strong executive presence, judgment, ownership, transparency, relationship-building, emotional intelligence, organization, calm decision-making, accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and mission focus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, technical curiosity, and people leadership skills, including attention to retention, employee engagement, and career development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Program Manager and help lead day-to-day program operations.
• Represent program leadership with Government customers, TTO leads, technical leaders, subcontractor partners, and Intelliforce leadership.
• Manage and monitor program performance across multiple technical teams, workstreams, and TTOs.
• Track staffing, schedules, deliverables, financial performance, risks, and contractual commitments.
• Identify program issues early, develop solutions, and provide clear, timely updates to leadership and the customer.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Recruiting, HR, Security, Finance, Contracts, and Business Development.
• Work with TTO and technical leads to understand priorities, staffing gaps, emerging requirements, and future demand.
• Partner with Recruiting to staff funded and anticipated positions in a timely manner.
• Support employee retention, engagement, career development, and resolution of personnel concerns.
• Track staffing levels, vacancies, onboarding, clearance transfers, attrition risks, and future workforce needs.
• Help allocate staffing, facilities, budgets, and other program resources.
• Support the development and maintenance of integrated schedules and program baselines.
• Review financial reporting, labor utilization, funding, estimates to complete, and other program financial data.
• Participate in risk identification, mitigation planning, and program-level decision making.
• Prepare program status updates, customer briefings, leadership reviews, and other formal communications.
• Review technical, financial, and contractual reports before submission when appropriate.
• Ensure coordination across technical disciplines and business functions.
• Work with Contracts and program leadership to maintain contractual, regulatory, and administrative compliance.
• Support Engineering Change Proposals, contract modifications, staffing changes, and other program growth activities.
• Help manage subcontractor relationships and collaboration across a multi-company program.
• Step into the Program Manager role when needed to provide continuity of program leadership.

Benefits

• Ample paid time off, federal holidays, and the employee’s birthday off.
• Multiple medical plan options, including plans with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Bonus opportunities, including profit sharing, quarterly awards, and President’s Club recognition.
• Regular team activities and a culture of collaboration, connection, and fun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed