Deputy Program Manager

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Arlington, VA, is hiring a Deputy Program Manager to organize and oversee a complex DoD IT and cybersecurity services program, acting as the alternate to the Program Manager. Based from Crystal City, you will coordinate with customers, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will lead workload planning, manage scope, milestones, and reporting, and maintain program documentation and CDRLs.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Active Secret clearance or Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Management or Business preferred.
• At least six years of management experience in administration, acquisition, and program management.
• Experience with DoW IT Program Management in a multi-level classification environment.
• Knowledge of Federal DoW and Navy acquisition practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing executive leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Jira/Confluence, and Azure DevOps.
• Availability during core hours 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tasks, projects, and program-level operations per contract requirements.
• Manage scope, milestones, and deliverables within schedule and budget.
• Lead personnel in executing program activities with staffing, planning, and financial oversight.
• Lead customer-facing status meetings and working groups; track decisions and actions.
• Monitor program performance using plans and metrics; communicate outcomes.
• Manage program documents, CDRLs, SOPs, action tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and status updates for stakeholders.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure training/compliance.
• Support BD and proposals across the directorate.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Client relationship management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management or Business

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: US-VA-Arlington

ID: 2026-4906

Category: Project / Program Management

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

Now Hiring at AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Epsilon, Inc. has joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS! As one organization, we offer expanded resources, streamlined operations, and increased opportunities for growth and development.

Join us to be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to innovation and customer success.

Responsibilities

An Average Day: As the Deputy Program Manager, you will organize, direct, and coordinate the planning, oversight, and execution of a complex Department of Defense IT and cybersecurity services program in support of the Program Manager. Depending on program needs, you may be responsible for both project- and program-level activities. In this role, you will collaborate directly with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to help ensure successful program execution. Leveraging your experience with project management disciplines, PMO processes, and technical program execution, you will manage day-to-day activities supporting this contract from our Crystal City office and serve as the alternate to the Program Manager as assigned. You will oversee team workload based on customer priorities and assignments, assess progress, adjust direction as needed, and communicate expected outcomes and actions for each request.

• Oversee the daily management of tasks, projects, and program-level operations, ensuring assigned work is completed accurately and in accordance with program and contract requirements.
• Manage program scope, deliverables, milestones, and task execution to support successful performance within established schedules and budget constraints.
• Lead AMERICAN SYSTEMS and subcontractor personnel in executing program activities, managing team workload in alignment with customer priorities and assignments.
• Provide team leadership through staffing support, project planning, financial oversight, and review of work products to ensure quality and performance.
• Lead or coordinate customer-facing status meetings, reviews, and working groups, including tracking decisions, commitments, and follow-up actions.
• Measure and monitor overall program performance using established plans, metrics, and professional judgment.
• Manage program documentation, CDRLs, SOPs, action tracking, and financial/reporting requirements, ensuring deliverables are reviewed and submitted in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepare and submit required reports, briefings, presentations, and written and oral status updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships.
• Ensure workforce training and certifications are maintained to support program success and compliance.
• Support business development and proposal efforts across the directorate.
• Support labor accountability, timekeeping compliance, and related approval workflows in accordance with company policy and contract requirements.
• Operate effectively in a technically complex IT and cybersecurity services environment, coordinating with engineering, cybersecurity, architecture, PMO, and operations teams to drive delivery outcomes.

Qualifications

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C).
• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility or have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Management or Business field preferred).
• At least six (6) years of management experience in administration, acquisition, and program management.
• Demonstrated relevant management experience with DoW IT Program Management operating in a multi-level classification environment or on contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Federal, Department of War, and Department of the Navy acquisition practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing executive-level leadership.
• Strong team player with a goal-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to delegate appropriately, solve problems, and translate policies into routine daily activities.
• Knowledge of the technology industry and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management toolsets, including MS Project, Jira/Confluence, and Azure DevOps.
• Must be available to the customer during core hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Must be able to travel to various Company locations and/or Customer sites across the United States for meetings and onsite visits, as needed by the Company/Customer. Expected out-of-area travel: 25-50%.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $225,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status