Deputy Program Manager, Cyber Defense (TS/SCI)

This is CNY; Maryland; On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead a cybersecurity-focused team supporting critical US systems. You will assist the Program Manager, coordinate multiple support areas, and ensure mission success under stringent government requirements.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in PMO roles, a PMP certification, and a TS/SCI w/polygraph clearance, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive program performance and staffing across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence, Management, Business or related field.
• Current Program Management/Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Fifteen plus (15+) years’ experience in PMO or government contract execution.
• Experience leading high-performance technical teams.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience supporting government proposal efforts.
• U.S. Citizenship with Active TS SCI w/polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Manager in day-to-day operations ensuring schedules, deliverables, and performance standards are met.
• Coordinate Contract Management, Subcontract Management, Finance, and Security functions.
• Collaborate with government customers to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Assist with staffing: writing requisitions, posting, and interfacing with recruiters.
• Participate in candidate interviews and onboarding activities.
• Mitigate program risks and ensure timely solutions for mission success.
• Support preparation of program financial outputs and program reports.

Skills

PMP Certification

Leadership of technical teams

Proposal support experience

Strong verbal and written communic

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence, Management, Business or related field

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead a cybersecurity-focused team supporting critical US systems. You will assist the Program Manager, coordinate multiple support areas, and ensure mission success under stringent government requirements.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in PMO roles, a PMP certification, and a TS/SCI w/polygraph clearance, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive program performance and staffing across diverse teams.