Deputy Program Director

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Program Director to lead a large-scale software development and IT modernization program. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of contract delivery, including technical execution, financial performance (P&L), customer engagement, and compliance with federal contracting requirements. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in agile delivery within a federal environment, a strong track record of managing large teams, and demonstrated success overseeing complex modernization efforts across legacy and cloud-native platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Strategic Delivery

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.

Financial & Contractual 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.

Technical Oversight & Modernization Execution

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).

Team Leadership & Talent Development

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.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

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.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.

Experience:

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.

Skills:

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.

Clearance:

The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

This is a HYBRID role and will require the individual to work at customer site in DC office up to 3 days per week.