Deputy Program Manager

STEM Boomerang; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

STEM Boomerang in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to oversee control accounts across scope, schedule, and budget. You will lead cross-functional teams, apply Earned Value Management practices, and ensure baseline integrity through change control.

The role demands DoD/DoE contract experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. A 9/80 work schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' program management experience, with direct responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget management (control accounts or similar).
• Expert level Earned Value Management (EVM) experience on DoD or DoE contracts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance - U.S. Citizen required.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills (requirements, reports, etc.).
• Proficiency in building and maintaining collaborative relationships to resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned control accounts.
• Negotiate scope of work, documenting outcomes in the WBS Dictionary and WAD.
• Negotiate schedules and lump-sum budgets for control accounts, updating the WAD as needed.
• Subdivide control account work and budgets into targeted work packages for optimal division and management.
• Work with program scheduler to prepare and maintain resource-loaded schedules using logical networks of activities.
• Ensure resources planned do not exceed work package budgets and identify earned value measurement techniques for activities.
• Document time-phased, resource-loaded scheduled activities, and earned value measurement approaches as the baseline.
• Provide weekly insight into remaining duration and resource requirements for ongoing and future work packages.
• Conduct weekly reviews of plans and accomplishments, including progress, variance identification and analysis, and estimate-to-complete assessments.
• Negotiate and monitor significant variance thresholds for control accounts; prepare variance analysis reports as required.
• Develop, implement, and manage corrective actions at the activity level while maintaining baseline integrity.
• Propose and submit baseline changes for scope, schedule, or budget per change control policy.

Skills

Program management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

DoD/DoE contracts experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field

Master's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field

Job description

Albuquerque, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

The Deputy Program Manager will be responsible for the management of control accounts spanning project development, scope, schedule, and budget. This role demands an in-depth understanding of program management and earned value management (EVM) methodologies, as well as leadership and cross-functional collaboration across diverse project teams.

On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to perform the following:

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned control accounts
• Negotiate scope of work, documenting outcomes in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Dictionary and Work Authorization Document (WAD)
• Negotiate schedules and lump-sum budgets for control accounts, updating the WAD as needed
• Subdivide control account work and budgets into targeted work packages for optimal division and management
• Work with program scheduler to prepare and maintain resource-loaded schedules using logical networks of activities required to achieve objectives
• Ensure resources planned do not exceed work package budgets and identify earned value measurement techniques for activities
• Document time-phased, resource-loaded scheduled activities, and earned value measurement approaches as the performance measurement baseline
• Provide weekly insight into remaining duration and resource requirements for ongoing and future work packages
• Conduct weekly reviews of plans and accomplishments, including progress, variance identification and analysis, and estimate-to-complete assessments
• Negotiate and monitor significant variance thresholds for control accounts; prepare variance analysis reports as required
• Develop, implement, and manage corrective actions at the activity level while maintaining baseline integrity
• Propose and submit baseline changes for scope, schedule, or budget per change control policy

Professional Expectations:

Use in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge to solve complex problems and lead steps within broader projects, with accountability for ongoing activities and objectives

Assess unusual circumstances and employ sophisticated analytical and problem‑solving techniques

Enhance relationships with senior internal/external stakeholders, adapting communication styles to various audiences

Act as a resource for colleagues and provide guidance in the discipline as required

Work independently on critical points, using sound judgment and adapting existing approaches as necessary

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years' program management experience, with direct responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget management (control accounts or similar)
• Expert level Earned Value Management (EVM) experience on DoD or DoE contracts
• Experience in multidisciplinary environments and the ability to lead initiatives to completion
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance - U.S. Citizen required

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills (requirements, reports, etc.)
• Proficiency in building and maintaining collaborative relationships to resolve complex issues
• Ability to work independently and with teams, adapting quickly to shifting priorities
• Previous experience as a CAM or Program Control Analyst on a large DOD contract
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and situations to diverse audiences

The company offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.