Deputy Project Manager (Remote)

GovCIO; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and execution of VA initiatives, including VistA transition and EHR modernization. The role is fully remote within the United States, with standard business hours ET and periodic weekend support during deployments.

The ideal candidate will bring senior program management experience in federal civilian agencies, excellent communication, and the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15+ years of work experience required.
• 10 years can substitute for degree.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience with agile environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day program execution and governance.
• Coordinate activities across SMEs, data analysts, writers, and stakeholders.
• Translate requirements into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor scope, schedule, risks, and resources across multiple initiatives.
• Develop executive briefings, status reports, and project plans.
• Maintain documentation and drive items to closure.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Serve as trusted advisor and align leadership on progress.

Skills

Program management

Leading remote teams

Stakeholder communication

Agile environment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Systems, Business, or related

Tools

GovCIO tools

Project management software

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Project/Program Management

Overview

The Deputy Project Manager supports the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of complex VA initiatives supporting VistA transition and EHR modernization activities. The ideal candidate has experience supporting a federal civilian agency, preferably the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment where priorities and client needs evolve. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving, thought leadership, rapid learning, collaboration, and the ability to translate strategic direction into actionable plans and results. This position is fully remote within the United States, with core business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time. Periodic weekend support is required during EHRM deployment and cutover events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in managing day-to-day program execution, priorities, deliverables, and stakeholder commitments.
• Coordinate activities across technical SMEs, Data Analysts, Technical Writers, project teams, government stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Translate client requirements and strategic direction into actionable plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, issues, and resource requirements across multiple concurrent activities.
• Identify emerging requirements, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions before they impact delivery.
• Ensure team activities, accomplishments, risks, and emerging work are accurately tracked, documented, maintained, and communicated to leadership.
• Support development of executive briefings, status reports, presentations, project plans, and other program deliverables.
• Facilitate cross-functional reporting and meetings, drive action items to closure, and maintain accountability for commitments.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and apply innovative approaches to program execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and extension of project leadership, promoting collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of work experience required.
• Ten (10) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required degree.
• Project Team oriented mindset with excellent written and oral communication skills with good decision-making, interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in a remote environment.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other teams, such as development, engineering, and project management, to support the delivery of solutions.
• Ability to work independently and conduct research with minimal guidance and supervision
• Experience in operating in an agile environment is desirable, but not required
• Experience within a large Enterprise Health IT environment, specifically with VA

Preferred Experience

• 5 to 8 years of experience supporting enterprise level projects at the Department of Veteran Affairs

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance

Posted Salary Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.