Deputy Project Manager

Redwood Software • King George, VA

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About The Position

In support of the U.S. Navy’s PEO IWS-X initiative, the Deputy Project Manager supports the Senior Project Manager in the coordination, delivery, and oversight of project activities. This role assists with contract deliverables, CDRL development and submission, staff onboarding/offboarding, project scheduling, and general account management. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and experienced in supporting complex projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in project coordination or project management.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience supporting government or DoD projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of CDRLs, contract deliverables, and compliance processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Teams, and project management tools.
• U.S. Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, or similar certification.
• Experience supporting IT, engineering, or technical programs.
• Familiarity with government contracting environments.
• Detail‑oriented
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Customer‑focused mindset
• Proactive and adaptable

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager with development, tracking, and submission of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Assist with the preparation, review, and delivery of contract deliverables to ensure compliance and on‑time submission.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding tasks, including access requests, equipment coordination, and documentation.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, schedules, and status trackers.
• Assist with project scheduling, milestone tracking, and meeting coordination.
• Support account and program management tasks, including resource planning and tracking project activities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or issues, and communicate updates to the Senior Project Manager.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, leadership, and customer stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project processes and workflow efficiency.

Benefits

• Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment.
• You can review our benefit offerings here.

What This Job Offers

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