Technical Deputy Program Manager - Northern VA - (VAXCOM)

Parsons•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Vaxcom Services LLC, a Parsons company, is seeking a Technical Deputy Program Manager to serve in a leadership role and as a technical advisor on a large, complex Electronic Warfare (EW) program providing specialized counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS) expertise to a sensitive sponsor. The role provides daily management, leadership, direction, and oversight to technical officers supporting the program at a sensitive facility. The Deputy Program Manager also provides technical guidance in EW and cUAS, supports program and business objectives, and performs hands-on technical work, particularly during testing and implementation. The position acts as Program Manager when that individual is absent and provides informal recruitment support to maintain a fully staffed team. The role works closely with sponsor leadership, company management, and other stakeholders to deliver technical services, address team performance, and strengthen professional relationships. It also involves tracking technology developments from commercial and government sources and assisting with their implementation in the program. This position is part of Parsons' Federal Solutions team, which supports US government missions in areas including defense, security, and intelligence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and at least 10 years of experience providing technical guidance, advice, or direction; alternatively, at least 15 years of that experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
At least five years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph clearance.
Familiarity with or knowledge of EW programs and/or cUAS platforms.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Experience preparing and delivering briefings and verbal and visual reports to technical and non-technical audiences.
Some experience working with sensitive organizations in classified facilities.
Active Top Secret SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with military special operations on technical programs.
Experience in foreign field operations, including austere and hostile locations.
Knowledge or familiarity with radio-frequency concepts and principles, long-range camera systems, fiber optics, Ethernet, and microwave systems for content delivery and control.
Knowledge or familiarity with testing, evaluation, fielding, and sustainment of EW and/or cUAS programs.
PMP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Provide daily management, leadership, direction, and oversight to technical officers supporting a large, complex EW program.
Manage performance, provide constructive feedback, mentor and coach team members, and document or counsel on performance issues as appropriate.
Provide technical expertise and guidance in EW and cUAS to the team and sponsor in support of program and business objectives.
Develop advanced technical solutions to program and business problems.
Work with sponsor leadership and company management to deliver professional technical services related to EW programs and cUAS initiatives.
Monitor technology changes, upgrades, advancements, and trends from commercial and government sources, and assist with implementing them in the program.
Establish and strengthen professional relationships with sponsor personnel and other stakeholders.
Direct or perform hands-on technical duties, especially during testing and implementation activities.
Act as Program Manager when the Program Manager is absent from the workplace.
Provide informal recruitment support to keep the team staffed with qualified officers.
Perform other ad hoc responsibilities as needed.