MANTECH

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.