Deputy Program Manager

Constellis•Your Town, HI

About The Position

The Deputy Program Manager supports the Program Manager in planning, executing, administering, and overseeing assigned programs. The role assists with operational performance, contract compliance, customer engagement, reporting, staffing coordination, and financial management, and serves as the Program Manager’s designated alternate when required. It also provides senior-level physical security expertise, including support for security assessments, risk management, compliance reviews, and implementation of physical security programs and systems to protect personnel, facilities, and assets. The position supports government, defense, security, or international programs and includes capture and pipeline development activities. Work is typically based in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions. Business hours are Monday through Friday during standard core hours, although extended or weekend hours may be required. Domestic and OCONUS travel may be necessary to meet program objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Active Secret clearance.
Minimum 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 requiring 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 contractor, government services, defense, or other highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Support the Program Manager in day-to-day program operations, contractual requirements, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and operational objectives.
Serve as acting Program Manager in the Program Manager’s absence or as 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 early 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.
Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual 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 requirements as necessary to meet program objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.