Program Manager-Deputy

Nationwide IT Services•Fairfax, VA

51d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Program Manager – Deputy to support day-to-day program execution for a federal government customer. The Deputy Program Manager assists the Program Manager in planning, coordinating, and overseeing technical and administrative activities to ensure contract requirements are met on time, within scope, and within budget. This role serves as the primary backup to the Program Manager and plays a key role in customer engagement, team coordination, and performance monitoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, IT, or related field
5+ years of experience supporting federal IT or technical programs
Demonstrated experience in project or program coordination
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience preparing reports, schedules, and briefings for government customers
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Deputy Program Manager or Senior Project Manager
Experience supporting DoD or other federal agencies
Familiarity with IT services, network operations, or systems engineering programs
PMP, CAPM, or other project management certification
Experience with contract vehicles and task order management
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Support the Program Manager in overall program planning, execution, and reporting
Coordinate technical, operational, and administrative activities across project teams
Assist with schedule management, risk identification, and issue resolution
Monitor task performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements and SLAs
Prepare and contribute to program status reports, briefings, and deliverables
Track milestones, action items, and deliverables across all program areas
Serve as an alternate point of contact for the government customer when required
Support subcontractor coordination and performance monitoring
Assist with staffing coordination, onboarding, and workforce management
Ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and security requirements