Deputy Program Manager

Amentum

. Supervise and manage program activities across multiple technical and/or non-technical disciplines .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including oversight of contractual deliverables and customer interface, while effectively leading multidisciplinary teams and resolving operational challenges. Proficient in developing technical documentation and managing project schedules to meet program milestones and cost objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Secret US Government ClearanceDHS and/or DoD Acquisitions ExperienceProgram Management Professional CertificationProficiency with Microsoft ProjectExperience with Requirements Generation

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementContract ManagementRisk ManagementWork Breakdown Structures (WBS)Technical Documentation DevelopmentSchedule DevelopmentOperational Problem ResolutionCapability DevelopmentIntegration and Field TestingProject Execution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCustomer InterfaceTeam CollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectWord-Processing SoftwareSpreadsheetsIntegrated Software ApplicationsDashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Public Trust DesignationActive Top Secret Security ClearanceProgram Management Professional CertificationFAA Part 107 License

Industry Keywords

DHSDoDMajor SystemsC-UAS EffortsGovernment ContractingPublic Trust SuitabilityAcquisition ProcessesIntegrated Product Teams (IPTs)Subcontract ManagementTechnical Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and manage program activities across multiple technical and/or non-technical disciplines
Perform management-level customer interface and oversee contractual deliverables, Requests for Quotes responses, subcontract terms and conditions, statements of work, purchase requests, and overall task execution
Supervise, coach, and lead diverse projects, multidisciplinary working groups, and integrated product teams (IPTs)
Develop documentation supporting customer technical and programmatic deliverables
Develop purchase orders and track project contract-acquired property from delivery through final government acceptance
Interface with customers to develop staffing requirements, assignments, and plans
Dedicate company resources to accomplish program milestones and meet cost objectives
Coordinate investigation and resolution of operational problems with stakeholders
Represent the organization in required meetings and conferences
Act as hiring manager and supervisor for Amentum program staff as directed
Support business development and contract capture activities
Perform other activities as directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret US Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
Must be able to pass DHS entry of duty (EOD) requirements to start and maintain Public Trust suitability status
Reside within 4 hours of the National Capital Region
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline complemented by 8 years’ experience or a master’s degree and 6 years’ experience
At least 7 years experience with DHS and/or DoD acquisitions, major systems, or programs
Experience solving programmatic/process issues with contractor and government personnel
Experience with DHS, DoD, or industry for major systems or programs
Proficiency with developing schedules, risk registers, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), dashboards, word-processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft Project, and integrated software applications
Up to 15% travel may be required
Preferred: Active Public Trust designation
Preferred: Active Top Secret security clearance
Preferred: Active Program Management Professional certification
Preferred: Knowledge of DHS, DoD, or other law enforcement C-UAS efforts during the last five years
Preferred: Experience with requirements generation, capability development, integration and field testing for technical projects
Preferred: Demonstrated experience working with multiple government, contractor, subcontractor, and equipment supplier stakeholders to complete projects in compressed timeframes
Preferred: FAA part 107 license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance