Deputy Program Manager

Job Description Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to support execution of the General Integration Program. This role partners closely with the Program Director and Program Technical Director to help lead day-to-day program execution and ensure successful delivery of contract requirements across cost, schedule, staffing, performance, compliance, and customer engagement.

The ideal candidate brings experience supporting or leading federal program execution in a customer-facing environment and can effectively coordinate across technical, operational, and business functions to keep work on track and aligned with contract objectives.

Work Location / On-Site Expectations:
This position requires full-time onsite support, 5 days per week, during the first 90 days of employment. After 90 days, the onsite requirement will be reevaluated based on program needs and individual performance. Any approved hybrid schedule will still require a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Program Director in the day-to-day management and execution of the General Integration Program
• Partner with the Program Technical Director to ensure technical efforts remain aligned with contract requirements, program priorities, and delivery timelines
• Help drive program execution to ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with performance expectations
• Coordinate and manage program resources, including personnel, budgets, vendors, and operational priorities
• Develop, maintain, and track program schedules, deliverables, risks, issues, and performance metrics
• Identify execution risks and support mitigation strategies to improve delivery and program outcomes
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, internal policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Lead and support coordination across program, technical, operations, and support teams
• Serve as a key interface with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and support customer communications, issue resolution, and program reporting
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and direction to program staff in support of contract performance
• Act on behalf of the contractor, as delegated, in support of task order execution and required services

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 8 years of overall professional experience, including at least 6 years of relevant experience in program management, deputy program management, project management, or contract/program execution leadership
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading execution of federal government programs, contracts, or task orders
• Experience managing or supporting schedules, staffing, budgets, deliverables, risks, and performance metrics
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment and coordinating across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to start with an Interim Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and meet DOJ residency requirements
• Ability to obtain PMP certification within 12 months of hire

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Prior experience supporting DOJ programs or programs of similar size, complexity, and customer visibility
• Experience working directly with government customers, including COR interaction
• Experience managing vendors and supporting program reporting
• ITIL v4 certification

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.