Deputy Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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Join a mission-focused team that delivers excellence in defense and federal solutions. If you are driven by impact, strategic leadership, and a desire to support national security programs, we encourage you to apply.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Deputy Program Manager to join our leadership team in Albuquerque, NM, supporting critical Department of Defense and federal government contracts. This senior-level role functions as a Deputy Program Manager, responsible for the successful oversight and delivery of multiple concurrent programs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee a team of project managers, ensuring coordinated execution across multiple concurrent projects in support of DoD and other federal customers.
• Maintain accountability for project scope, schedule, and budget performance. Monitor contract deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with customers. Communicate effectively through email, telephone, briefings, and formal reporting.
• Support contract compliance through effective project documentation, briefing materials, and status updates using MS Office Suite.
• The ideal candidate brings strong organizational leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a track record of managing complex, high-stakes federal contracts.
• Collaborate with internal functional managers on organizational planning, policy development, and implementation of business practices across a matrixed organization.
• Partner with supervisors and department heads to plan and allocate personnel resources based on project needs and customer priorities.
• Conduct regular meetings with project teams to align on contract deliverables (e.g., CDRLs), tasking, and client expectations.
• Prepare and manage project budgets. Periodically perform cost analysis and productivity assessments to ensure program efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex project or client issues, applying strategic thinking and sound judgment in real-time, while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts including RFP response development, cost estimating, pricing strategy, and proposal narrative writing.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Accounting (or related field) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years' experience managing federal government contracts as a project or program manager.
• Demonstrated experience managing Cost-Plus, Firm-Fixed-Price, and Time-and-Materials contracts.
• Experience leading or supporting RFP responses, including proposal development, pricing, and technical writing.
• Must possess a current Top Secret DoD Security Clearance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.

Desired:

• PMP Certification preferred; candidates without PMP must be willing to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• Familiarity with ticketing and workflow systems such as ServiceDesk Plus is beneficial.
• Experiencing leading a Scrum team or having a working knowledge of Agile principles and best practices is preferred but not required.
• Experience with ServiceNow is a plus.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here .

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$90,800 - $199,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.