Deputy Program Manager
Deputy Program Manager
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$ 112450 - 203275
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Job Description
Leidos currently has an opening for a Deputy Program Manager (DPM). The DPM will help lead a talented team; services that include: SOC operations cybersecurity tool architecture design security engineering operations and maintenance and compliance with government security policies.
Leidos is looking for a DPM that will support the PM with planning coordinating and managing the actions taken by the organization to initiate and execute a Government contract. When the PM is not available the DPM will serve as the Leidos single pointofcontact with the program office for management and technical matters and contractlevel issues. The DPM must support the effective negotiation of differences that may exist between Leidos our partners our venders and the customer in order to bring together a cohesive/efficiently running security operations center and security engineering organization. The position will support the management of cost schedule quality and risk to ensure contract requirements are met; provide financial reports collect and analyze project metrics; prepare and participate in informal and formal reviews. We are looking for a teamoriented agile leader focused on delivering and supporting Customer strategic goals. The DPM must support and provide the leadership and have the interpersonal communication skills necessary to inspire lead direct and manage a complex and high paced operational environment. The DPM will interface with senior Customer leaders and directors to help maintain and sustain critical systems. Additionally when the PM is not available shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the COR.
The location for this role is onsite in Fairmont WV with possibilities of being in Boulder CO.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a working relationship with Government personnel
- Responsible for financial technical administrative contractual and personnel aspects of the contract
- Expertly manage crossfunctional teams responsible for delivering highquality program capabilities on time and within budget including Subcontractors and Vendors
- Serve as a main point of contact for the Customer Leadership Contracting Officer and the COR
- Leads agile cross project planning for Contractor resources scheduling milestones and deliverables
- Identifies assesses and resolves complex business problems/issue/risks and facilitates issue resolution and risk mitigation
- Ensure that all work on this contract complies with the contract terms and conditions and is approved/coordinated with senior corporate managers
- Ensures Contractor Backoffice support to properly process invoicing and Personnel Security Clearance requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems or related Engineering field with 8 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
- Demonstrate integrity respect and a commitment to excellence collaboration agility and diversity
- Experience organizing directing and managing contract operation support functions involving multiple complex and interrelated project tasks
- Experience effectively communicating at senior levels within a customer organization
- Experience meeting with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items and effectively execute in accordance with approved plans
- Ability to collaborate with technical staff and customers in forming strategies to improve performance reliability and cost effectiveness
- Experience mentoring staff in order to maintain high levels of performance and positive morale
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Engineering Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems or related field.
- Experience developing a strategic vision for a complex organization balancing modernization needs with critical daily operations and maintenance requirements.
- 5 years Project Management experience in IT service delivery or cybersecurity services.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional ScrumMaster (CSPSM) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certified.
- ISC2 CISSP certification
Clearance / Citizenship:
- US Citizenship is required
- Must currently have and be able to maintain top security clearance specifically DoD/Top Secret Clearance or Interim Top Secret.
Original Posting:
March 13 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $112450.00 $203275.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
