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Deputy Program Director – Technical Support & Operations
A mission-driven organization is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Director to oversee technical support, business operations, and contract performance within a large-scale federal government environment. This leadership position combines program management, operational oversight, financial accountability, and cross-functional team leadership to ensure effective service delivery and successful contract execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee program operations, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance
- Manage contract deliverables, operational efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction
- Lead business operations, quality control, document management, purchasing, and contracting functions
- Oversee financial reporting, invoicing, budgets, cost controls, and work management systems
- Establish performance metrics and monitor productivity, service quality, and operational effectiveness
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate priorities across operational departments
- Evaluate program performance and implement process improvements to increase efficiency
- Collaborate with government customers, contract stakeholders, and senior leadership
- Support strategic planning and assume Program Manager responsibilities as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated experience in program management, operational leadership, and technical oversight
- Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of program management methodologies, contract performance, and operational compliance
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities across complex operational environments
- Ability to meet contract-specific security clearance and background check requirements
Preferred: Master's degree in an engineering discipline, Professional Engineer (PE) license, and experience overseeing complex government contracts or large-scale technical operations.
Compensation: $150K base
This is a senior-level operational leadership position requiring an engineering foundation and substantial program management experience. Candidates with experience limited to individual engineering projects or hands-on technical execution, without broader operational oversight, may not align with the role.
JOB ID: 183284
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Chad Perleberg