Junior Deputy Program Manager (IT Program Support)

Junior Deputy Program Manager (IT Program Support)
Location: Remote

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is seeking a Junior Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support the management and staffing of our federal IT programs. This role will assist program leadership with recruiting coordination, staffing strategy, client-facing resource management, and operational reporting.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced small business environment, and capable of multitasking, adapting quickly, and supporting multiple program activities simultaneously.

This position will serve as a key point of contact for staffing and resource management while helping ensure programs remain appropriately staffed and operational needs are met.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Operational Support

• Support the Program Manager with day-to-day program coordination and operational activities.
• Assist with tracking staffing requirements, program deliverables, and contract needs.
• Participate in internal and client meetings and provide follow-up on action items as needed.
• Help prepare reports, summaries, and status updates related to program staffing, recruiting, and operational activities.

Recruiting & Staffing Support

• Assist with sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews for technical and IT positions.
• Participate in candidate interviews and provide hiring recommendations to program leadership.
• Coordinate with recruiting and HR teams to support hiring and onboarding activities.
• Track open positions, candidate pipelines, and hiring status across supported programs.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as a client-facing point of contact for staffing and resource management activities.
• Communicate staffing updates, hiring timelines, and personnel changes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support program leadership in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring staffing needs are met.

Resource & Workforce Management

• Monitor staffing levels and assist with resource planning across the program.
• Support roll-on and roll-off planning for contract personnel.
• Help maintain accurate staffing records and workforce reporting.

General Support

• Assist with administrative and coordination tasks related to program execution.
• Provide additional operational support where needed, particularly in a small business environment where flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-5 years of professional experience in program support, recruiting coordination, project coordination, or operations.
• Experience assisting with interviewing or recruiting for technical or IT positions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work Eastern Time (ET) hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government contracts.
• Exposure to program management or project management activities.
• Experience working in a small business government contracting environment.
• Familiarity with staffing coordination, workforce planning, or contract staffing models.
• Experience supporting IT programs or technical teams.

Key Attributes

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and shifting priorities quickly.
• Collaborative team player who can also operate independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with both internal teams and external clients.

Why Join Blue Rose?

• Support federal IT programs that enable critical government operations and national priorities.
• Work closely with program leadership and play a visible role in staffing, recruiting, and program execution.
• Gain hands-on experience in federal program management, workforce planning, and government contracting operations.
• Join a supportive team that values initiative, accountability, and collaboration across recruiting, program management, and leadership.

Apply Today

Email: bluerosestaffing@bluerose-consulting.com
Website: www.bluerose-consulting.com/careers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-rose-consulting-group-inc/