Deputy Program Manager

Agile Defense, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Program Manager with strong experience supporting Navy training initiatives and managing complex DoD/DoN contracts. The role focuses on program execution, workforce leadership, and proactive customer engagement to ensure high-quality results.

The ideal candidate will hold an active PMP, have at least eight years in program management (four in DoD/DoN), and be willing to travel up to 20% (CONUS & OCONUS). Secret clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical or management field.
• Eight years of program management experience with at least four years on DoD/DoN programs.
• Active PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Navy training initiatives and multi-faceted programs to ensure timely, quality delivery within budget.
• Interface with customers and manage DoD/DoN contracts and task orders of similar size and complexity.
• Lead program execution, workforce leadership, and customer engagement to achieve sponsor objectives.

Skills

Navy training programs

DoD/DoN contracts

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management/Engineering/CS/IS/Business

Job description

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #:1870

Job Title: Deputy Program Manager

Clearance Level:Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): PMP

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #:1870

Job Title: Deputy Program Manager

Location: McLean, VA | Virginia Beach, VA

Clearance Level:Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): PMP

Job Description

Agile Defense is looking for a Program Manager with robust experience supporting Navy training initiatives and overseeing complex, multi-faceted programs. The ideal candidate will bring disciplined expertise across program execution, workforce leadership, and customer engagement to ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality results.

• Conceptual knowledge of U.S. Navy Integrated Training Systems
• Experience with cost, schedule and performance as it relates to program execution
• Program and Personnel Management
• Financial Management
• Risk Management Policies and Assessment
• Successfully managing Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of the Navy (DoN) Contracts/Task Orders of similar size and complexity
• Program Management experience running a large support services contract with multiple Sub-contractors
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with customers and to deliver quality products on time and within budget
• Demonstrated ability to plan, design, coordinate, and control the progress of project work to meet sponsor objectives
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse technical workforce consisting of multiple skill sets

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline
• Eight (8) years program management experience with four (4) years of experience managing DoD/DoN programs
• Active PMP certification
• Must be able to travel up to 20% CONUS & OCONUS
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active Secret clearance at minimum

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.