Deputy Program Manager

Centerra Group; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Centerra Group seeks a Deputy Program Manager to assist the Program Manager in planning, executing, and overseeing complex programs with a focus on physical security and risk management. The role requires coordinating with government customers and partners, ensuring contract compliance, and guiding security systems deployment.

The position emphasizes senior security expertise, budgeting, staffing, and reporting, with occasional travel and extended hours.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• 7+ years of experience in program management, physical security, security operations, risk management, government contracting, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting government, defense, security, or international programs.
• Demonstrated success leading complex capture efforts in federal or defense-adjacent markets.
• Strong understanding of government acquisition processes, competitive procurements, and proposal development.
• Demonstrated experience conducting physical security assessments, vulnerability analyses, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Experience with physical security technologies, including access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related security systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in day-to-day program operations, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and objectives.
• Serve as acting Program Manager in the Program Manager's absence or as directed.
• Coordinate with government customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders for successful execution and satisfaction.
• Develop and execute capture strategies, including customer engagement plans, competitive assessments, win themes, and teaming strategies.
• Maintain capture plans, schedules, and milestone tracking for leadership visibility and decision-making.
• Support pipeline development, forecast accuracy, and probability-weighted revenue reporting for future pursuits.
• Assist with early program stand-up activities post-award, including coordination with operations, staffing, and customer stakeholders.

Skills

Secret clearance

Program management

Security operations

Risk management

Proposal development

Customer engagement

Staffing coordination

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Program Manager supports the Program Manager in the planning, execution, administration, and oversight of assigned programs. This position assists with operational performance, contract compliance, customer engagement, reporting requirements, staffing coordination, and financial management while serving as the Program Manager's designated alternate when required. The Deputy Program Manager also provides senior-level physical security expertise, supporting security assessments, risk management activities, compliance reviews, and the implementation of physical security programs and systems to protect personnel, facilities, and assets.

PAY TRANSPARENCY/COMPENSATION (Only for CA, CO, DC, HI, IL, NY, WA)

Hourly Rate or Salary Range

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Program Manager in the execution of day-to-day program operations, contractual requirements, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and operational objectives.
• Serve as acting Program Manager in the Program Manager's absence or as directed.
• Coordinate with government customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful program execution and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute capture strategies, including customer engagement plans, competitive assessments, win themes, and teaming strategies
• Maintain capture plans, schedules, and milestone tracking to support leadership visibility and decision-making
• Support pipeline development, forecast accuracy, and probability-weighted revenue reporting for future pursuits
• Assist with early program stand-up activities post-award, including coordination with operations, staffing, and customer stakeholders
• Prepare and review program reports, briefings, metrics, and other required documentation.
• Support staffing, onboarding, scheduling, training, and personnel accountability activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Identify program risks and develop recommendations to mitigate operational and security concerns.
• Lead physical security assessments, audits, inspections, and vulnerability analyses to identify and address security risks.
• Review physical security plans, procedures, systems, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards and operational requirements.
• Support the design, implementation, and integration of physical security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance technologies.
• Monitor contractor performance during security system installation, testing, and implementation activities.
• Support investigations involving security incidents, losses, breaches, or policy violations and prepare related reports and briefings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior personnel and project team members.
• Support domestic and OCONUS travel requirements as necessary to meet program objectives.
• Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are Monday-Friday standard core hours, however some extended or weekend hours may be required.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in program management, physical security, security operations, risk management, government contracting, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting government, defense, security, or international programs.
• Demonstrated success leading complex capture efforts in federal or defense-adjacent markets
• Strong understanding of government acquisition processes, competitive procurements, and proposal development
• Demonstrated experience conducting physical security assessments, vulnerability analyses, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Experience with physical security technologies, including access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related security systems.
• Knowledge of program management principles, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and contract compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring personnel, or serving as a technical subject matter expert preferred.
• Experience supporting federal contractor, government services, defense, or other highly regulated environments preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. and perform duties requiring intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling.

BENEFITS

• Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.