Deputy Program Manager

Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.

Significance is seeking Deputy Program Manager candidates for an anticipated federal program. In this role, you will provide program leadership and senior financial management oversight to support the successful execution of program objectives. This position will require close collaboration with government and contractor teams and may include responsibility for managing program execution, ensuring compliance with federal financial requirements, and supporting audit readiness.

• Provide program leadership and management support for financial operations, ensuring compliance with DoD and federal regulations.
• Support all aspects of accounting, financial statements, internal controls, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and information system controls, including Complementary User Entity Controls (CUEC).
• Oversee reconciliation of budgetary and proprietary accounts, vendor pay operations, commitments, obligations processing.
• Ensure effective funds management, budget execution, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Support the establishment and sustainment of a Manager’s Internal Control (MIC) Program across components.
• Facilitate financial systems integration and coordination, including support for DTRA’s Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) and related systems.
• Develop and deliver program briefings, reports, and financial analysis for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Program Manager, supporting strategic planning, risk management, and execution oversight.

• Previous experience directly supporting Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) highly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required (finance, accounting, business, or related field).
• Minimum of 8+ years in financial management, program management, or related fields.
• Financial management, budget execution, internal controls, enterprise risk management, and federal program support.
• Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred)

• PMP

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply.

This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

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