Deputy Program Manager
Leidos Inc, Arlington, VA, United States
Description
The
Deputy Program Manager (DPM)
for the DISA/CESO SAP ITSS program supports the Program Manager in planning and executing a complex IT and cybersecurity services contract. This role focuses on day-to-day coordination of
Agile delivery , cost, schedule, and risk, and serves as an alternate point of contact for DISA/CESO stakeholders. The DPM helps ensure successful delivery against contract requirements and adherence to established program management processes, while growing toward greater ownership over time.
Core Responsibilities
Program Execution & Agile Delivery
Support daily program operations, coordinating work across Agile teams and tracking completion of tasks, user stories, and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
Help maintain schedules, backlogs, and action item logs under the direction of the Program Manager and in coordination with Scrum/Agile leads.
Make day-to-day execution decisions (e.g., task prioritization within a sprint, routing of issues, sequencing of actions) within approved plans and elevate items with broader impact to program leadership.
Collect status from technical and functional leads, consolidate inputs into clear updates, and highlight blockers, dependencies, and risks.
Manage the team to develop innovative solutions and pursue new and on‑contract growth opportunities based on program and customer priorities.
Manage work authorizations, approve timecards, track charging time against plan.
Manage the growth, performance and professional development of staff.
Cost, Schedule, and Reporting Support
Assist program finance account managers by gathering actuals, updating forecasts, and supporting Estimates at Completion (EACs).
Help prepare cost and schedule performance reports, including basic variance analysis and tracking of agreed corrective actions.
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
Prepare and present portions of internal and external briefings, dashboards, and status reports for program and customer reviews.
Capture customer feedback and evolving priorities and ensure they are documented and routed to the appropriate Agile teams and leads.
Technical and Team Coordination
Coordinate work across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and application support teams to align schedules and dependencies.
Track technical action items through completion, ensuring owners, due dates, and outcomes are clearly documented.
Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management
Maintain risk, issue, and opportunity registers by recording new items, updating status, and tracking mitigation activities.
Support regular risk and issue reviews by preparing summaries, metrics, and follow‑up actions.
Staff and Subcontractor Coordination
Assist with staffing actions such as onboarding, access coordination, and updates to staffing rosters and org charts.
Support routine coordination with subcontractor leads, including tracking deliverables and performance concerns.
Governance, Compliance & Data Calls
Follow and help enforce program management processes, configuration management, and change control procedures.
Support responses to internal and external data calls and reviews, including those related to contract compliance and security expectations.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
Experience as a project manager, task lead, or deputy/assistant PM on IT or cybersecurity contracts.
Active
Top Secret/SCI
clearance.
Practical experience supporting
Agile
or hybrid Agile programs (e.g., working with backlogs, sprints, and iterative delivery).
Familiarity with basic financial and program management concepts (budgets, forecasts, EACs, schedule and variance tracking).
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple technical and functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as
CAPM, PMP, SAFe, CSM, or ITIL .
Experience supporting
DISA, CESO, or other DoD cyber/IT organizations .
Experience with common program and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira/Confluence, ITSM platforms).
Pay Range
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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The
Deputy Program Manager (DPM)
for the DISA/CESO SAP ITSS program supports the Program Manager in planning and executing a complex IT and cybersecurity services contract. This role focuses on day-to-day coordination of
Agile delivery , cost, schedule, and risk, and serves as an alternate point of contact for DISA/CESO stakeholders. The DPM helps ensure successful delivery against contract requirements and adherence to established program management processes, while growing toward greater ownership over time.
Core Responsibilities
Program Execution & Agile Delivery
Support daily program operations, coordinating work across Agile teams and tracking completion of tasks, user stories, and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
Help maintain schedules, backlogs, and action item logs under the direction of the Program Manager and in coordination with Scrum/Agile leads.
Make day-to-day execution decisions (e.g., task prioritization within a sprint, routing of issues, sequencing of actions) within approved plans and elevate items with broader impact to program leadership.
Collect status from technical and functional leads, consolidate inputs into clear updates, and highlight blockers, dependencies, and risks.
Manage the team to develop innovative solutions and pursue new and on‑contract growth opportunities based on program and customer priorities.
Manage work authorizations, approve timecards, track charging time against plan.
Manage the growth, performance and professional development of staff.
Cost, Schedule, and Reporting Support
Assist program finance account managers by gathering actuals, updating forecasts, and supporting Estimates at Completion (EACs).
Help prepare cost and schedule performance reports, including basic variance analysis and tracking of agreed corrective actions.
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
Prepare and present portions of internal and external briefings, dashboards, and status reports for program and customer reviews.
Capture customer feedback and evolving priorities and ensure they are documented and routed to the appropriate Agile teams and leads.
Technical and Team Coordination
Coordinate work across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and application support teams to align schedules and dependencies.
Track technical action items through completion, ensuring owners, due dates, and outcomes are clearly documented.
Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management
Maintain risk, issue, and opportunity registers by recording new items, updating status, and tracking mitigation activities.
Support regular risk and issue reviews by preparing summaries, metrics, and follow‑up actions.
Staff and Subcontractor Coordination
Assist with staffing actions such as onboarding, access coordination, and updates to staffing rosters and org charts.
Support routine coordination with subcontractor leads, including tracking deliverables and performance concerns.
Governance, Compliance & Data Calls
Follow and help enforce program management processes, configuration management, and change control procedures.
Support responses to internal and external data calls and reviews, including those related to contract compliance and security expectations.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
Experience as a project manager, task lead, or deputy/assistant PM on IT or cybersecurity contracts.
Active
Top Secret/SCI
clearance.
Practical experience supporting
Agile
or hybrid Agile programs (e.g., working with backlogs, sprints, and iterative delivery).
Familiarity with basic financial and program management concepts (budgets, forecasts, EACs, schedule and variance tracking).
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple technical and functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as
CAPM, PMP, SAFe, CSM, or ITIL .
Experience supporting
DISA, CESO, or other DoD cyber/IT organizations .
Experience with common program and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira/Confluence, ITSM platforms).
Pay Range
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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