Deputy Program Manager

ECS is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to work in a HYBRID setting out of our Arlington, VA office.

ECS is seeking an experienced and exceptionally organized critical thinker to serve as the Deputy Program Manager to support multiple strategic programs. In this role you will own the day-to-day operational management of several contracts providing engineering and consulting services across the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a servant leader to roughly 20 individuals on the program by assisting with the execution of PM duties and responsibilities as requested by the PM
• Proactively manage communications, quality, scope, cost, resources, and risk at the contract level, including holding routine customer meetings, executing deliverables, and performing other as-needed functions to ensure the health of the program
• Coordinate and follow up with operational support staff to ensure effective delivery (e.g., oversight of security requests, subcontracts, financial management, and contracts management)
• Drive internal initiatives such as improving team morale, refining processes, removing roadblocks, and supporting staffing and recruiting efforts
• Lead or support special projects as needed
• Lead contractor onboarding and offboarding, including program orientation and allocation of government-issued equipment
• Create and maintain cross program roadmap, growth strategy, and other artifacts
• Supervise a team composed of both technical and non-technical resources

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000

General Description of Benefits

• Bachelor's degree
• 8 years related experience supporting programs
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
• Demonstrated excellent project management capabilities including the ability to lead evaluation of scope, staffing, risk, dependencies, communications, and quality
• Demonstrated experience and success managing the development and operations of services-based federal contracts in broad and dynamic customer environments
• Experience providing effective guidance and direction for multiple programs simultaneously
• Experience effectively managing a team composed of both technical and non-technical resources
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Agile delivery methodologies including Scrum and Kanban, as well as experience with Agile Lifecycle Management Tools (e.g., Jira)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including customer and employee engagement
• A demonstrated aptitude for attention to detail, complex problem solving, and leading teams to success
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel formulas/lookups, Word tracked changes, PowerPoint/Visio visuals, Outlook)
• Managing DHS programs as a prime and/or subcontractor
• Experience delivering technical excellence for federal government clients
• Experience engineering business processes and conducting data analysis
• Contributing to capture and proposal efforts
• Cybersecurity and/or strategic consulting
• PMP Certification

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

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