Deputy Program Manager
About The Position
In this role, you will help lead the execution of complex government and aerospace programs, partnering closely with Program Leadership to ensure successful delivery across cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer commitments. You will serve as a central coordination point across engineering, finance, contracts, supply chain, configuration management, and external partners, helping drive alignment and execution throughout the full program lifecycle. This role requires strong operational leadership, program discipline, and the ability to manage risk, customer expectations, and cross-functional priorities in fast-moving, highly regulated environments. You will help establish structure, accountability, and program rigor while supporting mission-critical aerospace and satellite programs from kickoff through closeout.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience supporting U.S. Government or aerospace programs
- Experience leading projects, IPTs, cost accounts, or cross-functional execution activities supporting complex technical programs
- Strong understanding of program lifecycle execution including planning, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and customer coordination
- Experience working within regulated government contracting environments and supporting contractual deliverables and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), program controls, forecasting, and variance analysis methodologies
- Proven ability to lead and influence matrixed teams in collaborative, fast-paced environments
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting aerospace, satellite, defense, or highly technical engineering programs preferred
- Familiarity with MS Project, Visio, Costpoint, Salesforce, and FAR/DFAR environments preferred
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end execution of complex aerospace and government programs, ensuring alignment to contractual, technical, cost, and schedule objectives
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across engineering, contracts, finance, supply chain, configuration management, and external partners
- Partner with Program Leadership and Chief Engineering teams to manage program execution, risk, and operational priorities throughout the program lifecycle
- Support program financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking
- Lead risk and opportunity management activities, including identification, mitigation planning, and recurring program reviews
- Interface directly with government customers and stakeholders to communicate program status, resolve issues, and ensure successful execution of contractual commitments
- Support change management activities to ensure program baselines, scope modifications, and approvals are properly documented and controlled
- Coordinate delivery of contractual deliverables, subcontractor execution activities, and program reporting requirements
- Present program metrics, execution status, and operational updates to leadership and customer stakeholders
- Help drive continuous improvement, operational discipline, and effective communication across matrixed program teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
