Deputy Program Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Chantilly (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Deputy Program Manager to guide space system hardware and software development programs and IRAD efforts, ensuring disciplined Agile execution, cross-team synchronization, and programmatic oversight to meet technical, cost, and schedule objectives.

The role blends capture and proposal responsibilities with deputy project management tasks, coaching agile teams, coordinating with engineering leads, subcontractors, and customers, and producing executive

Qualifications

• Experience with Space hardware and software development programs.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government customers in project or program roles.
• Experience with Capture, Proposal, and Business Development processes for U.S. Government customers.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and lifecycle tools (Jira/Confluence).
• Knowledge of R&D project lifecycle and technology maturation processes.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and monitoring of Space RF system R&D programs.
• Assist in managing scope, cost, schedule, risks, staffing, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain program documentation and reporting artifacts.
• Coordinate with engineering leads, subcontractors, and vendors for integrated execution.
• Prepare for and support customer engagements, design reviews, and PMRs.
• Ensure compliance with internal program management processes and contract requirements.
• Create strategic and tactical briefings to align workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Lead Capture and Proposal milestones (kickoffs, gate reviews, color team reviews, retrospectives).
• Remove impediments and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Space hardware/software experience

Agile / Jira / Confluence

Clearance: Top Secret

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Opportunity:

An effective program requires a manager who is passionate about guiding it through the complexities of its lifecycle. It requires someone who is dedicated to identifying challenges, mitigating risks, and supporting a team with vision and focus.

As the Deputy Program Manager, you will support Space system hardware and software development programs as well as Internal Research & Development (IRAD) efforts. This role ensures disciplined Agile execution, cross‑team synchronization, and programmatic oversight to meet technical, cost, and schedule objectives. This role identifies opportunities to grow the business by identifying alignment between the client’s mission and our development and IRAD programs. This role broadens experience in problem management, strategic planning, reviewing contracts, and more.

To successfully grow the business, this position blends Capture and Proposal Manager responsibilities—such as market assessment, conducting or supporting client meetings, leading or facilitating Capture and proposal processes, and developing proposal artifacts—with deputy project management tasks aligned with organizational program governance processes. Agile responsibilities are consistent with coaching teams, improving Scrum processes, and fostering self‑organization.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Technical Program Manager with planning, execution, and monitoring of Space RF system R&D programs.
• Assist in managing scope, cost, schedule, risks, staffing alignment, and deliverables.
• Develop, update, and maintain program documentation and reporting artifacts.
• Coordinate with engineering leads, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure integrated execution.
• Prepare for and support customer engagements, design reviews, and PMRs.
• Ensure compliance with internal program management processes and contract requirements.
• Create both strategic executive-level briefings on project status, impact, and investment needs as well as tactical working-level briefings to organize both technical and non-technical staff to align workstreams, deconflict taskings, and meet project deadlines
• Lead and facilitate Capture and Proposal milestones (kickoffs, gate reviews, color team reviews, retrospectives)
• Remove impediments, drive continuous improvement, and maintain sustainable team velocity.
• Coach cross‑functional engineering teams, including RF hardware, FPGA, embedded software, DSP, Mechanical engineering, and systems engineering throughout the business development lifecycle.
• Coordinate technical dependencies across multiple workstreams and partner teams.
• Track multiple workstreams, white papers, proposal efforts, internal investment efforts, and other related activities including tracking deadlines, deconflicting resources, and managing dynamic prioritization across the portfolio

You Have:

• Experience supporting Space hardware and software development programs
• Experience in project or program support or management for U.S Government customers
• Experience with Capture, Proposal, and Business Development processes for U.S. Government customers
• Experience with Agile frameworks and lifecycle tools, including Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge of R&D project lifecycle and technology maturation processes
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in and Engineering or Computer Science field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting Space hardware and software development programs, preferably Space, RF or embedded systems
• Experience as a Scrum Master or Agile practitioner supporting technical development
• Experience with descriptive MBSE tools, including Cameo Enterprise Architecture or similar
• Knowledge of EVMS, risk management, and formal program lifecycle processes
• Possession of strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or similar certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secretclearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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, local, or international law.