ECS

Deputy Program Manager

ECS$130K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Virginia, US
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 5 background investigation (Public Trust Level 5)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT, engineering, or program management
  • Minimum 7 years of federal IT project/program support experience
  • Experience managing schedules, risks, resources, and cross-functional delivery
  • Experience supporting SLA/KPI tracking, operational reporting, or service delivery management
  • Strong communication, project documentation, stakeholder engagement, and team coordination skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily program execution alongside the Senior Program Manager
  • Manage schedules across multiple modernization phases
  • Track risks and develop mitigation plans
  • Coordinate resources and align cross-functional teams
  • Oversee service delivery and maintain operational discipline
  • Report status to VA stakeholders and internal leadership
  • Coordinate staffing and onboarding for program personnel

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Commitment to mission-driven work supporting U.S. Veterans
  • Engagement in large-scale projects with significant impact
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders
  • Focus on operational excellence within the program
Full Job Description
Join Everforth ECS Federal to help lead the day-to-day delivery of a mission-driven, multi-phased program supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the execution of a large, complex federal IT and cybersecurity services program that spans multiple phases, including modernization of legacy systems, cloud migration, cybersecurity enhancements, and improved end-user services for VA staff and Veterans nationwide.

The Deputy Program Manager will work closely with the Senior Program Manager to oversee daily program execution, including:
  • Schedule management across multiple modernization phases
  • Risk tracking and mitigation planning
  • Resource coordination and cross-functional team alignment
  • Service delivery oversight and operational discipline
  • Status reporting to VA stakeholders and internal leadership
  • Staffing coordination and onboarding for program personnel

This role will help manage the schedule, risks, actions, resources, deliverables, staffing activities, and operational execution across multiple workstreams. The Deputy Program Manager will track progress against SLAs, KPIs, milestones, contractual requirements and VA priorities, while coordinating issue resolution, escalation, and communication across program leadership, technical teams, and government stakeholders. This role will help strengthen team culture, service performance, and professional growth across the program while ensuring operational excellence in support of the VA's mission.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000

General Description of Benefits

  • Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 5 (T5) background investigation (Public Trust Level 5)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT, engineering, or program management
  • Minimum 7 years of federal IT project/program support experience
  • Experience managing schedules, risks, resources, and cross-functional delivery
  • Experience supporting SLA/KPI tracking, operational reporting, or service delivery management
  • Strong communication, project documentation, stakeholder engagement, and team coordination skills

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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