Deputy Program Manager

Everforth ECS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS seeks a Deputy Program Manager to lead the DHS CDM program from its Fairfax, VA office. You will supervise 200+ engineers and oversee solution design, testing, release management, security engineering, and knowledge management within SAFe and ITIL frameworks.

The role demands servant leadership, strong program management, and excellent stakeholder collaboration to deliver secure IT solutions for federal agencies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cyber leadership and program management.
• Experience leading large federal IT/cyber programs.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight of technical delivery teams.
• Ensure SAFe delivery and ITIL processes are followed.
• Oversee staffing, risk, and performance management.
• Coordinate with customer and team on delivery frameworks.

Skills

SAFe delivery leadership

ITIL processes

Staffing and resource estimation

Security engineering oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

PMP or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Security management tools

Job description

ECS is seeking a Deputy Program Managerto work in our Fairfax, VAoffice.

Everforth ECS is seeking an experienced cyber leader to serve as the Deputy Program Manager to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM ) program, providing day-to-day oversight and leadership of CDM technical team operations including solution design, configuration, testing, release management, production operations, security engineering, and knowledge management services using Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ) and ITIL methodologies .

The ideal candidate will operate as a "servant leader" to a team of over 200 individuals by proactively seeking ways to define and improve processes to align and optimize resources across functional areas .

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Operations Leadership


• Manage the day-to-day execution of all technical delivery teams to ensure seamless operational flow


• Oversee day-to-day engineering task oversight and management


• Provide technical SLA oversight and ensure SLAs are reflected in team plans


• Monitor and manage oversight of critical path items


• Workforce & Performance Management


• Ensure the right people are in the right positions (manage technical staffing)


• Conduct resource estimation, staff alignment, and accountability


• Oversee staff onboarding and security processes


• Ensure roles are clearly defined and teams are held accountable for service delivery


• Define systems for effective end-to-end systems engineering best practices


• Work with team leads to identify and implement systems engineering best practices and process improvements


• Program Management


• Assist with execution of program management duties , responsibilities and SAFe delivery model


• Coordinate SELC coordination and compliance


• Work closely with the customer and team to define and implement delivery frameworks and strategies


• Formulate, organize, and monitor inter-connected projects


• Conduct ongoing risk and opportunity management


• Apply change, risk, and resource management to fulfill program objectives


• 12+ years of progressive and broad cybersecurity and program leadership experience


• Experience successfully starting and managing multiple high visibility, high impact IT/cybersecurity projects


• Proven knowledge and experience managing projects supporting the Federal government


• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional, matrixed engineering teams to effectively deliver IT solutions development in large and complex application environments


• A demonstrated aptitude for complex problem solving and leading teams to success

Desired Skills

• PMP Certification


• CISSP Certification


• SAFe Certification and experience


• Experience in product release planning and management


• Experience leading FCEB cybersecurity programs.

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment ofEverforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams


• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

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