Deputy Program Manager

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Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager (DPM) for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Network Operations Center (NOC). The DPB will serve as the second-in-command for a large-scale, mission-critical IT network operations support contract. The DPM organizes, directs, and manages contract operation support functions involving multiple, complex, and inter-related project tasks across geographically dispersed locations. This individual maintains senior-level client relationships, drives program performance, and ensures delivery of all contractual obligations on time and within budget.

The DPM acts with full delegated authority in the absence of the Program Manager and serves as a key liaison between Contractor personnel, government stakeholders, and senior leadership within the CBP organization.

This position requires full-time, on-site presence at the designated CBP NOC facility in Ashburn, VA.Day to Day

Roles and Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Oversight Organize, direct, and manage all contract operation support functions for the CBP NOC program, encompassing multiple complex and interdependent project tasks.

Oversee day-to-day operations of contract support teams deployed across multiple sites and operational environments.

Assume full Program Manager responsibilities and authority in the PM's absence.

Lead, mentor, and manage multi-disciplinary teams of contract support personnel at multiple locations, ensuring staffing levels, skill alignment, and performance standards are maintained.

Organize and delegate responsibilities to subordinates; oversee the successful and timely completion of all assigned tasks and deliverables.

Foster a high-performance culture aligned with Contractor and government mission priorities.

Client Interface & Stakeholder Engagement Maintain and manage the client interface at senior levels of the CBP organization, including SES-level and executive government counterparts.

Meet regularly with customer and Contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans, deliverable schedules, and program milestones.

Serve as an escalation point for program-related issues, risks, and decisions requiring senior-level resolution.

Lead customer discussions with confidence and candor, including difficult conversations about performance, risk, and the path to resolution.

Build strong working relationships across Peraton, subcontractor teams, and CBP. Listen to technical staff, remove obstacles, and hold teams accountable without creating friction.

Planning & Deliverable Management Collaborate with the Program Manager and functional leads to develop, review, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Program Management Plans (PMPs), and other contractual deliverables.

Ensure all Program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements are properly resourced, tracked, and reported.

Schedule, Cost & Performance Management Ensure strict…