Deputy Program Manager, Operations Lead

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$195,240–$264,148 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
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Above market

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This role $230k
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This role pays more than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $156,875–$200,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $230k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Deputy Program Manager, Operations Lead

Deputy Program Manager / Operations Lead - TS/SCI with Polygraph serves as a high-impact leader within the PMO, overseeing operational execution across multiple task orders under an IDIQ. The role involves managing contract performance, tracking deliverables, and coordinating between technical, finance, and HR teams to ensure quality and compliance. Key responsibilities include risk management, financial monitoring of labor burn and funding, stakeholder engagement with government counterparts, and supporting proposal activities for new contracts. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and demonstrates expertise in Agile Methodology, Scrum Methodology, IT Program Management, and Technical Risk Management. This position addresses complex security and operational challenges within the National Intelligence and Homeland Security sectors, requiring a professional capable of navigating intricate technical environments while ensuring consistent delivery across diverse product lines and project requirements.

What you'll do

  • Oversee day-to-day operational execution, customer delivery, and internal coordination across multiple task orders.
  • Manage contract performance by tracking deliverables, milestones, and requirements such as schedule, scope, and quality.
  • Serve as a secondary point of contact for government stakeholders to communicate project needs and status.
  • Monitor financial metrics including cost, schedule, labor burn, and funding status at the task order level.
  • Maintain the program risk and issue register while driving mitigation actions with technical leads.
  • Coordinate proposal activities and technical inputs for new task orders and contract modifications.
  • Manage staffing plans including onboarding, backfill planning, and balancing prime versus subcontractor labor.
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms, security requirements, and internal corporate policies during audits and reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in agile software development and/or DevOps.
  • Proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience in technical management, risk management, budgeting, and financial planning.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire (preferred).
  • US Citizenship.

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