NAVSEA Deputy Program Manager
**MANTECH** seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **NAVSEA** **Deputy Program Manager (DPM)** to join our team working in **Washington, D.C.** This is an onsite position.
The DPM will help coordinate high-impact engineering support initiatives and ensure the successful completion of technical and administrative objectives. This role demands strong leadership, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to collaborative performance.
**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**
+ Assist the Program Manager with the overall planning, direction, and management of program performance, ensuring all contract requirements and performance metrics are met
+ Serve as the primary point of contact in the Program Manager's absence, acting as the key interface with government customers, team members, and subcontractors
+ Provide leadership and supervision to the program staff, including task leads, engineers, and support personnel
+ Manage program resources, including personnel, budget, and schedule, to ensure efficient and effective contract performance
+ Support the development and submission of all required contract deliverables, including monthly status reports, financial reports, and technical documentation
+ Monitor and track program progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues to ensure the on-time completion of task orders
+ Ensure all program activities comply with security protocols, quality assurance standards, and company policies
+ Participate in contract reviews, customer meetings, and strategic planning sessions
+ Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and capturing new opportunities
+ Occasional travel to Newport News may be required, up to four times annually
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field
+ 10+ years of experience in a defense contracting or U.S. military environment
+ Experience supporting a DoD agency in Financial Management, Program Management, and/or technical management.
+ Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWAI level III Certification in Program Management
+ Experience working in or supporting a Navy program office, PEO, or PAE.
+ Experience communicating, interacting, and working among Senior Executive Service and Flag level personnel.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field
+ Operational, engineering, or program management experience with aircraft carriers or their installed systems
+ Familiarity with contract types such as Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Time and Materials (T&M), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
**Clearance Requirements:**
+ Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current or active Secret security clearance
**Physical Requirements:**
+ The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
+ Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.