Deputy Program Director

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other

Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution

• Skills: Contract Management, Financial Management, Program Leadership
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Program Director to lead a large-scale software development and IT modernization program. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of contract delivery, including technical execution, financial performance (P&L), customer engagement, and compliance with federal contracting requirements. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in agile delivery within a federal environment, a strong track record of managing large teams, and demonstrated success overseeing complex modernization efforts across legacy and cloud-native platforms.

• Serve as the senior program lead responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-year modernization contract.
• Drive strategy and execution aligned with the government customer’s goals, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), agency-specific standards, and contract terms.
• Lead integrated project teams across development, security, operations, and stakeholder management.

• Own P&L responsibility for the program, managing a portfolio valued at $50M+ annually.
• Oversee budget planning, cost controls, forecasting, and profitability.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of performance metrics (CPARS, EVMS, SLAs) and contract deliverables.
• Coordinate with contracts, subcontracts, pricing, and finance teams to manage task orders, modifications, and CLIN structures.

• Provide leadership for software development efforts using Agile, Dev Sec Ops , and cloud-native technologies in a federal environment.
• Guide teams in transforming legacy applications to modular, scalable architectures (e.g., microservices, containers, APIs).
• Oversee implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, cloud migration, and cybersecurity compliance (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust).

• Lead a geographically dispersed team of program managers, engineers, analysts, and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative, delivery-focused culture aligned with federal mission objectives.
• Mentor staff and support career development aligned with evolving program needs.

• Build trusted relationships with senior federal stakeholders, including CORs, COs, and technical leads.
• Act as the program’s senior interface, leading briefings, program reviews, and milestone assessments.
• Manage communication across internal leadership, government clients, and teaming partners.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field;
Master’s or MBA preferred.

• 5+ years of experience overseeing modernization programs using Agile and Dev Sec Ops  in a government setting.
• Proven experience with federal program financials, including firm fixed price, cost-plus and T&M contracts.
• Prior experience with EVM, CPARS, and contract compliance reporting.

• Deep understanding of federal IT compliance (e.g., FISMA, ATO, FedRAMP, Section 508).
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and risk management abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to federal executives.

Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

This is a HYBRID role and will require the individual to work at customer site in DC office up to 3 days per week.

Salary range: $178,500 - $241,500 (based on experience, location, and contractual requirements).

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Hybrid

Work Location: USA DC Home Office (DCHOME)

Additional Work Locations: USA VA Home Office (VAHOME)

Our benefits package…