Deputy Program Manager (DPM)

Northeast, District of Columbia

30+ days ago

Job Description

GCA is seeking a full-time Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to provide direct support to our BPA Program Manager in the execution of all Task Orders (TOs) under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The DPM will play a critical supporting role in contract management, coordination, and oversight, ensuring successful delivery of both technical and business process requirements. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and can assist the BPA Program Manager in maintaining quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction across all workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

Support the BPA Program Manager in day-to-day program operations, client interactions, and oversight of Task Orders.
Assist in coordinating and tracking activities across TOs to ensure performance requirements, milestones, and deliverables are met.
Partner with the Program Manager and Transition Manager to ensure smooth onboarding, transition, and closeout of TOs.
Contribute to program planning, resource allocation, and reporting to maintain alignment with contract objectives.
Support supervision of technical efforts, including assigning taskings, monitoring performance, and escalating issues to the Program Manager as needed.
Help identify, track, and mitigate programmatic risks while maintaining open communication with internal teams and stakeholders.
Prepare presentations, briefings, and status reports for the Program Manager, client stakeholders, and leadership.
Provide input into quality assurance efforts, including customer satisfaction tracking and issue resolution.
Collaborate with subcontractors and teaming partners to ensure cohesive program execution.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience supporting program or project management in a federal contracting or enterprise IT environment.
Demonstrated experience managing complex IT architectures involving multiple operating systems, databases, networks, communications subsystems, and managed services.
Experience supervising large-scale operations involving user and network systems integration, leading diverse teams across multiple skill categories.
Experience in quality assurance environments, including customer satisfaction tracking, complaint resolution, and quality control programs.
Proven expertise in manpower utilization, training, problem resolution, and employee relations (including subcontractor or teaming partner management).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
Experience supporting audits, including financial audits and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) reviews.
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification preferred but not required.

GCA is a minority veteran owned small business providing solutions to customer requirements in every realm of the intelligence and information technology industries to include, imagery/intelligence analysis, related systems engineering and administration, operations and maintenance, networking and VTC services.

GCA is committed to a safer tomorrow. The challenges facing our Nation and the World grow ever more complex and require the highest level of dedication, integrity, and service. These core values are the backbone GCA builds upon to provide our customers with exceptional service within the dynamic intelligence community and ever changing Information Technology sector.