Deputy Program Manager

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The Deputy Program Manager (PM) shall act as the manager and administrator for the day‑to‑day operations on the contracted effort, directing cross‑competency teams including contractors at multiple locations, and serving as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program managers (GPMS) on technical and project issues. The DPM shall manage acquisition and employment of project resources.

• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or other related technical field or Bachelor’s degree in a business or management‑related field accompanied by experience managing complex engineering TOs.
• Three to five years of experience managing complex projects of similar scope and complexity to Section C requirements and an active certification in one of the following.
• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP).
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Program Management certification.
• Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC P/PM) Level 3.

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or other related technical field.
• 6‑8 years of experience in an IC environment performing in a related subject area (engineering, computer science, etc.) to that of the TOR.
• 3‑5 years of experience working as a contractor Project Manager supporting Government requirements similar to the TOR.
• Six years of experience leading a team utilizing Agile Software Development methodologies to successfully integrate Mission Command and Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination web services that have been certified.

We are seeking an DIA Deputy Program Manager to join our team supporting DIA CIO CIS contract. Tek Synap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well‑planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

• Location:
  
  Washington Metro Area (WMA)
• Type of environment:
  Office
• Noise level:
  Low
• Work schedule:
  
  Day shift Monday – Friday (may be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs)
• Amount of Travel: 30% within WMA

Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

U.S. Citizenship. TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Tek Synap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.