IT Governance Deputy Program Manager - Secret Clearance

NTT DATA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Services in Arlington, Virginia seeks an experienced IT Governance Deputy Program Manager to support a federal government program focused on IT governance, investment management, and portfolio oversight. The role ensures program objectives and government requirements are met, serving as backup to the Program Manager.

The position requires minimum 10 years in program management, a bachelor’s degree, and an active Secret clearance; on-site work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of program management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer or information systems, computer science, or related field or technical discipline.
• Must be able to work onsite in Arlington, VA, five days a week (Monday through Friday).
• Active Secret Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in overseeing program operations and provide leadership in their absence.
• Manage and coordinate IT governance activities, ensuring alignment with government policies, strategic priorities, and program objectives.
• Monitor IT investments, portfolios, milestones, budgets, performance measures, and deliverables to ensure accountability and compliance.
• Track contractual deliverables, reporting requirements, risks, issues, and action items to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, technical teams, and program personnel to support investment reviews, governance meetings, and decision-making.
• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, dashboards, and investment performance reports.
• Support Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), IT portfolio management, and compliance with applicable federal IT policies and guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance processes, reporting, and program performance.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Computer or Information Systems / Computer Science

Tools

CPIC

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

IT Governance Deputy Program Manager - Secret Clearance

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Location: Arlington, VA, US

Company: NTT DATA Services

We are currently seeking a IT Governance Deputy Program Manager - Secret Clearance to join our team in Arlington, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary:

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced IT Governance Deputy Program Manager to support a federal government program focused on IT governance, investment management, and portfolio oversight. This individual will support the Program Manager in day-to-day operations and serve as the designated backup in their absence, ensuring program objectives, government requirements, and contractual deliverables are met.

Job Duties:

• Support the Program Manager in overseeing program operations and provide leadership in their absence.
• Manage and coordinate IT governance activities, ensuring alignment with government policies, strategic priorities, and program objectives.
• Monitor IT investments, portfolios, milestones, budgets, performance measures, and deliverables to ensure accountability and compliance.
• Track contractual deliverables, reporting requirements, risks, issues, and action items to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, technical teams, and program personnel to support investment reviews, governance meetings, and decision-making.
• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, dashboards, and investment performance reports.
• Support Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), IT portfolio management, and compliance with applicable federal IT policies and guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance processes, reporting, and program performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of program manager experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer or Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or technical discipline.
• Must be able to work onsite in Arlington, VA, five days a week (Monday through Friday).
• Active Secret Security clearance

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $117,232 - $195,388. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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