Deputy Program Manager / Operations Lead

Base-2 Solutions; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid

Dental premiums paid

Vision premiums paid

Short-term disability premiums paid

Long-term disability premiums paid

Life insurance $200,000

401(k) with 8% total contribution

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Deputy Program Manager / Operations Lead to support day‑to‑day execution of the SIA‑3 IDIQ. The DPM will coordinate task order execution across analytic teams, regions, and mission partners, and act as PM designee when required.

This role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, PMP certification, and 8+ years of DoD/IC program experience. It is a hybrid position in Reston, VA with competitive pay and comprehensive health, retirement, and leave benefits.

Qualifications

• PMP certification (required).
• 8+ years of experience supporting DoD or IC programs.
• Strong operational management and coordination experience.
• Familiarity with DIA production environments and analytic workflows.
• Experience managing cleared analytic or technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across multiple task orders and mission areas.
• Coordinate Task Order Managers, regional leads, and functional leads.
• Track schedule, staffing, and performance metrics and elevate issues as needed.
• Support workforce management, onboarding, surge operations, and continuity planning.
• Ensure execution aligns with DIA analytic standards and production timelines.
• Support preparation of status reports, executive briefings, and performance reviews.
• Act as PM designee when required.

Skills

Operational management

Coordination

Team leadership (cleared)

Analytic workflows

Job description

• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI, Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Location: Reston, VA
• Work Type: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote)
• Shift: First

• Requisition ID: 3815
• Standard Title:
• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI, Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Location: Reston, VA
• Work Type: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote)
• Shift: First
• Referral Eligibility: Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Deputy Program Manager / Operations Lead to support day-to-day execution of the SIA-3 IDIQ. The DPM will synchronize task order execution, oversee operational workflows, and ensure seamless coordination across analytic teams, regions, and mission partners.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across multiple task orders and mission areas.
• Coordinate Task Order Managers, regional leads, and functional leads.
• Track schedule, staffing, and performance metrics and elevate issues as needed.
• Support workforce management, onboarding, surge operations, and continuity planning.
• Ensure execution aligns with DIA analytic standards and production timelines.
• Support preparation of status reports, executive briefings, and performance reviews.
• Act as PM designee when required.

Required Qualifications

• PMP certification (required).
• 8+ years of experience supporting DoD or IC programs.
• Strong operational management and coordination experience.
• Familiarity with DIA production environments and analytic workflows.
• Experience managing cleared analytic or technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting intelligence analysis, technical intelligence, or multi-INT missions.
• Prior experience supporting DIA, CCMDs, or IC agencies.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• None specified.

Required Certifications

• PMP

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).