Deputy Program Manager

Chenega Corporation; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent role within Chenega MIOS seeks a Deputy Program Manager to enhance web and mobile technology operations for the Defense Health Agency. This position emphasizes leadership in Agile development and user-centered design in a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates should possess extensive DoD experience and project management certifications, with a passion for delivering high-impact digital solutions.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in DoD Healthcare IT.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Must pass a background check and obtain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and strategic oversight of DHA initiatives.
• Lead Agile teams to deliver digital solutions.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocations.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

User-Centered Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Certified Scrum Master

ITIL 4 Certification

Job description

Overview

Deputy Program Manager

Falls Church, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace.

Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) is seeking a motivated and experienced Deputy Program Manager to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) on a high-visibility Web & Mobile Technology contract. This position is ideal for a seasoned Program Manager and UX/UI Design Lead with a deep understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) environment, proven leadership in Agile development, and a strong foundation in user-centered design, stakeholder engagement, and team supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in day-to-day operations and strategic oversight of DHA web and mobile initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary Agile teams focused on delivering high-impact digital solutions across the DHA enterprise.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with DHA stakeholders, ensuring program objectives align with mission needs.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between government sponsors, prime contractor leadership, and technical teams.
• Monitor and ensure project adherence to Agile/Scrum best practices and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles.
• Leverage UX/UI expertise to guide user-centric design strategies and ensure solutions meet usability, accessibility, and performance standards.
• Use web analytics and data-driven insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Assist in managing project budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and performance metrics to drive on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks across projects, applying proactive change management and stakeholder communication.
• Supervise and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and innovation.
• Provide detailed project updates and reporting to senior leadership and contract stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in DoD Healthcare IT (preferred).
  • Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Product Owner certification (preferred).
• ITIL 4 Certification (preferred).
• Background check required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to obtain Public Trust
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone, good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team

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Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/

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