Deputy Program Director leading large-scale software development and IT modernization programs for federal clients. Ensuring compliance with federal contracting requirements while managing budgets and program delivery.
Responsibilities
Serve as the senior program lead responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-year modernization contract
Drive strategy and execution aligned with the government customer’s goals, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), agency-specific standards, and contract terms
Lead integrated project teams across development, security, operations, and stakeholder management
Own P&L responsibility for the program, managing a portfolio valued at $50M+ annually
Oversee budget planning, cost controls, forecasting, and profitability
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of performance metrics (CPARS, EVMS, SLAs) and contract deliverables
Coordinate with contracts, subcontracts, pricing, and finance teams to manage task orders, modifications, and CLIN structures
Provide leadership for software development efforts using Agile, DevSecOps, and cloud-native technologies in a federal environment
Guide teams in transforming legacy applications to modular, scalable architectures (e.g., microservices, containers, APIs)
Oversee implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, cloud migration, and cybersecurity compliance (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust)
Lead a geographically dispersed team of program managers, engineers, analysts, and support staff
Foster a collaborative, delivery-focused culture aligned with federal mission objectives
Mentor staff and support career development aligned with evolving program needs
Build trusted relationships with senior federal stakeholders, including CORs, COs, and technical leads
Act as the program’s senior interface, leading briefings, program reviews, and milestone assessments
Manage communication across internal leadership, government clients, and teaming partners
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred
5+ years of experience overseeing modernization programs using Agile and DevSecOps in a government setting
Proven experience with federal program financials, including firm fixed price, cost-plus and T&M contracts
Prior experience with EVM, CPARS, and contract compliance reporting
Deep understanding of federal IT compliance (e.g., FISMA, ATO, FedRAMP, Section 508)
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and risk management abilities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to federal executives.
Benefits
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available
regular review of our Total Rewards package to ensure offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most
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