Deputy Program Manager

Fwgsolutions; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FWG Solutions is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for the LCAC 100 program. The role involves on-site leadership across engineering, logistics, quality, and safety, ensuring timely execution and compliance with industry standards.

Required are a Bachelor's degree, an active Secret clearance, 8–10 years of supervision experience on naval platforms, and 5+ years in concurrent program management. Strong leadership and cost management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, operations or related field.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• 8–10+ years supervising maintenance or modification of naval vehicles/ships.
• 5+ years program management experience in NAV/aviation or shipboard env.
• Experience leading large technical teams in high tempo settings.
• Knowledge of Navy 3-M, ISO 9001 and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 and welding certs.
• Lean/Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site execution across departments.
• Lead coordination among technical teams, production, quality, and logistics.
• Develop schedules, staffing plans, and milestones.
• Manage budgets, expenditures, burn-rate, and forecasts.
• Prepare executive briefings and program progress reports.
• Ensure safety, standards compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Quality control

Program coordination

Communication

Safety compliance

MS Office

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

NAVSEA standards

NDT procedures

Job description

FWG Solutions is a rapidly growing systems integrator and premier small business provider of technology services to government and commercial clients. We are a trusted provider of cybersecurity, logistics, advanced engineering and operational support services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian agencies. We are a quality driven organization that leverages its ISO 20000-1:2011, ISO 27001:2013 and CMMI Level 3 quality standards, certifications and service delivery expertise to support all of our clients.

*This position is for the LCAC 100 program

The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for the daily on-site execution including, leading the coordinating shop, engineering, AIT, logistics, quality, safety and governmental interface support functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily on-site execution of operations
• Serve as the secondary senior liaison with internal stakeholders, customers, and senior leadership.
• Coordinate workflow, tasking, and priorities across technical teams, production personnel, quality specialists, logisticians, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards, certifications, and organizational policies.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, resource plans, staffing strategies, and operational milestones.
• Allocate labor and material resources to meet operational timelines and technical requirements.
• Work in collaboration with the Program Manager as the second in command.
• Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and maintain alignment with approved funding levels.
• Oversee financial forecasting, cost analysis, burn‑rate monitoring, and adherence to internal financial controls.
• Prepare and deliver all required program reports, status updates, and progress summaries to leadership.
• Establish and maintain robust quality control processes to ensure all maintenance and engineering activities meet required standards.
• Integrate industry and organizational standards into day‑to‑day operations, including J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620.
• Oversee compliance with welding certifications, inspection requirements, and non‑destructive testing practices.
• Lead internal reviews, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent, high‑quality outcomes.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations and facility policies.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure proactive resolution of technical, scheduling, or resource‑related issues.
• Maintain compliance with access and personnel requirements as applicable to high‑security or controlled work environments.
• Lead regular technical and programmatic meetings, briefings, and coordination sessions.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with leadership, team members, and external partners.
• Prepare executive‑level briefings, analytical reports, and deliverables summarizing program performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission focus across the team.
• Other duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions, as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required (preferably in engineering, logistics, operations or related field -- may substitute experience for education requirements)

Licenses & Certifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Lean/Six Sigma preferred

Experience

• Eight to ten (8-10) or more years supervising maintenance, repair, or modification of air‑cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy ships.
• At least five (5) years of concurrent program management experience within an air‑cushion vehicle organization or an aviation/shipboard maintenance or repair environment.
• Proven ability to lead large technical teams in a high‑tempo operational or maintenance setting.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing quality control systems and processes.
• Familiarity with the Navy 3‑M (Maintenance and Material Management) System.
• Strong understanding of industry standards including J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620.
• Experience overseeing or ensuring compliance with NAVSEA welding certification requirements, Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures.
• Ability to integrate these standards into program operations to achieve consistent, high‑quality results.
• Previous leadership roles supporting naval maintenance, test, or overhaul environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Experience managing budgets, analyzing costs, and overseeing subcontractor or vendor performance
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical work across multi‑disciplinary teams
• Ability to hold yourself and others accountable on short‑term and long‑term goals
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• High‑level problem‑solving and communication skills
• Project management principles and practices
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel including senior leadership
• Use of Microsoft Office software applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other

• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week with additional hours, as required
• Some travel, as required by operational needs
• This position includes physical activity; personnel must be able to work in environments with the following conditions: repetitive motion, ventilated spaces, heavy lifting, traversing ladders and inclines/declines, climbing/crawling/navigating small and confined spaces, working in kneeling positions, frequent standing, working in hot workspaces due to natural or manmade environments.

This opportunity offers career development and growth, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package with generous PTO w/ rollover, 11 paid holidays, company paid events and training, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

FWG Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

In addition, FWG Solutions takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

FWG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call: 202-998-7791. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.