Deputy Program Manager – TS/SCI with Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Support the Program Manager in all areas of contract execution and decision‑making .

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,292 - $199,278 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Program Manager in all areas of contract execution and decision‑making
Act with full delegated authority as required
Oversee daily operations across Engineering, Operations, Tech Refresh, Data Center Services, and Cyber service towers
Integrate cost, schedule, performance, staffing, risk, and quality across all CIS workstreams
Maintain program baselines, performance metrics, and reporting required by the Government, including CDRLs, SLAs, KPIs, risks, and financial execution
Provide guidance and leadership to cross‑functional teams across dispersed locations
Support development, maintenance, and integration of program‑level schedules
Lead internal coordination for planning, governance boards, IPRs, technical exchange meetings, staffing synchronization, and program‑wide communications
Manage staffing plans, resource allocation, and onboarding processes
Support financial management, burn‑rate analysis, forecasting, and corrective action planning
Ensure program compliance with client, DoW, and IC policies
Coordinate transition, phase‑in/phase‑out, and modernization activities to ensure minimal disruption to mission operations
Build strong relationships with Government PMO counterparts and serve as a trusted advisor for operational and strategic decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, management, IT, or related field (or years of additional relevant experience in lieu of degree)
8+ years of experience supporting or managing large-scale IT, engineering, or enterprise operations programs
5+ years of experience in program or project management roles within DoW, IC, or federal environments
Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk across complex, multi‑tower technical programs
Demonstrated experience leading teams across geographically dispersed locations
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Experience with ITIL/ITSM, risk management, change management, and enterprise-scale operational processes
Must be a US citizen.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance and critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementfinancial managementrisk managementchange managementcost managementschedule managementperformance managementresource allocationstaffing plans

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementguidancecross-functional collaborationrelationship buildingdecision-makingorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solving