Deputy Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager

Why This is an Exciting Role:

As a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) at Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A), you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day program execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance in alignment with Government requirements and contractual objectives.

• Serve as the principal deputy to the Program Manager with delegated authority for day-to-day program execution across cost, schedule, scope, and technical performance.
• Lead operational management of the software development and technical support Task Order, ensuring alignment with Government requirements, contract objectives, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost and schedule performance, including burn-rate analysis, Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasting, staffing alignment, and corrective action implementation as required.
• Oversee integrated program planning activities including risk and opportunity management, change control, dependency tracking, and milestone execution.
• Serve as primary interface to the Partner subcontractors for programmatic matters; ensure timely issue resolution and strategic relationship management.
• Chair or co-chair Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and program reviews, ensuring alignment between technical execution and contractual deliverables.
• Provide leadership oversight to systems engineering, software development, UX, and test teams, ensuring technical execution supports program cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Manage scope evolution within an agile, product-centric environment while maintaining disciplined configuration and requirements control.
• Support workforce planning, hiring decisions, performance management, salary actions, and application of company policies in coordination with the PM.
• Act as the Program Manager in their absence.

What Makes BI&A Different:

As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.

Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users' needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.

• Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.
• We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.
• We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.
• Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way.
• We offer hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence.

Experience and Qualifications:

To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:

Required Education and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, systems, business, or related technical discipline and 14+ years of progressive experience supporting complex Government programs; advanced degree may substitute for years of experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in program or project management supporting contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity within the DoD or Intelligence Community.

Required Qualifications:

• Certifications & Clearance
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (required).
  • Active PMP certification
• Program Execution & Financial Oversight
  • Demonstrated experience leading program execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Experience in: Resource planning and staffing alignment, Project cost estimating and burn-rate management, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) oversight, Financial forecasting and reporting, Reviewing and approving Earned Value, Estimate to Complete (ETC), Funds and Manhour Expenditure Reports
• Technical & Operational Environment
  • Strong working knowledge of agile software development within mission-critical or national security systems.
  • Ability to organize, create, and maintain clear and effective program documentation.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Contract & Regulatory Compliance
  • Experience operating under FAR/DFARS, DoD 5000 series acquisition guidance, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 801 frameworks.
  • Experience ensuring cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government objectives.
  • Experience reviewing all financial and technical reports prior to submission to the Government.
• Experience reviewing risk management plans, mitigation strategies, and allocating associated budgets.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing and allocating Management Reserve within contractual limits.
• Experience reviewing and proposing the Integrated Program Baseline (IPB) or resource-loaded schedule to the Government.
• Leadership & Workforce Management
  • Experience working alongside or supporting a senior Program Manager in managing contract execution.
  • Experience allocating contract resources including staffing, facilities, and budget.
  • Experience ensuring timely recruitment, onboarding, and training of program personnel.
  • Experience reviewing candidates and coordinating cross-functionally on hiring decisions.
  • Experience establishing, integrating, and implementing program processes.
  • Experience participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to design and deliver new capabilities.
• Government & Partner Engagement
  • Proven ability to operate in classified, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Experience interfacing directly with Government Program Managers and partner leadership.
  • Experience preparing and delivering program status reviews and formal Government briefings.
  • Ability to communicate issues, risks, and recommended solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner.
• Experience managing Task/Technical Task Order (TTO)-based contracts within IDIQ or multi-award contract environments.
• Experience overseeing multiple subcontractors, including performance management, integration, and compliance with contractual and financial requirements.
• Project management experience supporting complex, mission-critical systems or system-of-systems environments.
• Experience supporting DoD system acquisition programs, including familiarity with milestone-driven development and acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Experience supporting program financial reporting, including budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proposal development experience serving as Capture Manager, Volume Lead, Section Lead, or primary author on technical or management volumes.

Telework/Remote Availability: This position is primarily on-site. Limited telework may be available based on customer approval and mission requirements.

Work Location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD

Summary Pay Range:

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

$160,000 - $185,000

Expected Closure Date:

Applications for this position will be accepted through March 30, 2026

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