Deputy Program Manager

VT Group (VTG); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support multiple DoD/Navy contracts from our Washington, DC office. The role blends program leadership with tactical management of resources, schedules, and performance reporting in a hybrid work setting.

The candidate will interface with government authorities, oversee contract execution, and guide workforce development, while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in program/project management, with 10+ years in DoD/Navy programs.
• BS/BA in Engineering or Business Management; Masters preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or eligibility to gain a clearance.
• Supervisory experience; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program manager with various contracted efforts.
• Interface with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues.
• Oversee execution of contract requirements.
• Manage acquisition and employment of program/project resources.
• Prepare and deliver program summary reports detailing accomplishments and metrics.
• Develop and oversee employee competency development programs.
• Lead and direct the work of others; monitor workforce talent development and training needs.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on performance management aligned with company goals.
• Promote compliance with corporate policies and standards.
• Identify and understand federal government customer requirements and opportunities.
• Participate in Government and Industry forums to build partnerships and understand capabilities.
• Lead or contribute to pipeline development, capture strategies and proposals.

Skills

Program management

PMP certification

Clearance

Supervisory experience

DoD/Navy experience

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Business Management

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a

This is a hybrid role at our Washington, DC office.

• Assist the program manager with various contracted efforts.
• Interface with various points of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues.
• Provide assistance overseeing execution of the contract requirements.
• Provide assistance managing acquisition and employment of program/project resources.
• Compile, prepare and deliver program summary reports detailing accomplishments, deliverables, near/long termpriorities, and performance metrics.
• Develop, implement and oversee employee competency development programs (e.g.: Engineering, BusinessFinancial Management, etc.)
• Lead and direct the work of others. Monitor, assess, and implement standards for sustaining and advancingworkforce talent acquisition, capability development, and associated training requirements.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, assist with employee performance management and development aligned with company values and business objectives.
• Promote and oversee compliance with all corporate operational policies and standards.
• Contribute to identifying and understanding federal government customer requirements and resulting businessopportunities.
• Participate in Government and Industry forums to cultivate strong partnerships and shared understanding of capabilities.
• Lead and/or contribute to pipeline development, capture strategies and proposal development.

Overview

VTG is seeking a Deputy Program Manager within our Engineering Systems Business Unit supporting multiple customers with the Department of Navy. Engineering Systems support provides a wide range of technical services associated with key Naval priorities, including Strike Force Interoperability, Interior Communications Engineering, Test and Evaluation, Integrated Combat Systems Engineering and similar efforts.

This is a hybrid role at our Washington, DC office.

What will you do?

• Assist the program manager with various contracted efforts.
• Interface with various points of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues.
• Provide assistance overseeing execution of the contract requirements.
• Provide assistance managing acquisition and employment of program/project resources.
• Compile, prepare and deliver program summary reports detailing accomplishments, deliverables, near/long termpriorities, and performance metrics.
• Develop, implement and oversee employee competency development programs (e.g.: Engineering, BusinessFinancial Management, etc.)
• Lead and direct the work of others. Monitor, assess, and implement standards for sustaining and advancingworkforce talent acquisition, capability development, and associated training requirements.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, assist with employee performance management and development aligned with company values and business objectives.
• Promote and oversee compliance with all corporate operational policies and standards.
• Contribute to identifying and understanding federal government customer requirements and resulting businessopportunities.
• Participate in Government and Industry forums to cultivate strong partnerships and shared understanding of capabilities.
• Lead and/or contribute to pipeline development, capture strategies and proposal development.

Do you have what it takes?

Required Skills

• Candidate should have 15+ years (preferred) in program/project management, of which 10+ years should be in support of Department of Defense/Navy Programs in program management, Government technical management or industry business management.
• BS/BA (Masters preferred) degree in Engineering or Business Management discipline.
• PMP (or equivalent) Certification.
• Supervisory experience; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel.
• Must have and maintain an active DOD Secret Clearance or eligibility to gain a clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Understand professional service contracting and government acquisition lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, analyze data and make informed decisions or recommendations, and have a very good work ethic.
• Contract Management Knowledge - understanding of roles and responsibilities enabling the candidate to interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), government management personnel and customer agency representatives.

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $135,000-$175,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.