Deputy Program Manager

BlueWater Federal Solutions • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

BlueWater is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to support a large, complex U.S. Department of Defense communications, network, cybersecurity, engineering, and information technology services program in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The position is contingent upon contract award. The Deputy Program Manager supports the Program Manager and assumes program management responsibilities when required, leading daily operations across technical, functional, operational, and subcontractor teams. The role supports transition and stabilization, workforce readiness and continuity, program performance, financial planning, governance, quality, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Active DoD security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain the clearance required for contract performance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 8 years of leadership experience supporting DoD or Federal technical services programs.
• Working knowledge of DoD communications, enterprise IT, networking, cybersecurity, service management, configuration management, and mission-support environments.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. Space Force or U.S. Air Force program leadership experience.
• Experience supporting mission-critical operations or large programs in the Colorado Springs defense community.
• PMP, PgMP, or comparable certification.
• An advanced degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager and assume program management responsibilities when required.
• Lead daily program operations across technical, functional, operational, and subcontractor teams.
• Support program transition, stabilization, workforce readiness, staffing, onboarding, training, retention, and knowledge transfer.
• Manage program performance, schedules, quality, risks, issues, resources, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Government customers, subcontractors, teaming partners, and senior leadership.
• Support financial planning, staffing forecasts, cost control, and subcontractor performance.
• Maintain program governance, quality, risk, configuration management, and continuous-improvement processes.
• Promote a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, workforce stability, and mission success.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life insurance options
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager