Deputy Program Manager (Senior Level & SME) TS/SCI with Poly REQUIRED

Category: Project Management

Main location: United States, Virginia, Arlington

Position ID:J0726-1987

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

The Deputy Program Manager handles exceptionally complex, enterprise-level initiatives. You will serve as the primary strategic delegate for the Program Manager, orchestrating multi-million-dollar budgets, managing diverse stakeholder ecosystems, and mitigating critical technical, financial, and contractual risks.

This position is located in our Arlington office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities (Senior Level)
Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Executive Representation: Act as the principal delegate for the Program Manager, assuming full operational and strategic authority in their absence.
• Enterprise Integration: Align program deliverables with broader organizational goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and long-term business strategy.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain high-trust relationships with executive leadership, government agencies, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.
Financial & Resource Oversight
• Budget Administration: Oversee complex, large-scale budgets. Manage burn rates, labor allocations, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) across multiple task orders or sub-projects.
• Financial Forecasting: Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM), analyze cost variances, and identify underruns/overruns early to deploy corrective actions.
• Resource Management: Identify talent and skills gaps across the enterprise and collaborate with line management on strategic workforce planning.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance
• Complex Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate systemic risks related to cost, schedule, technical performance, and supply chain dependencies.
• Contractual Compliance: Ensure all program activities, deliverables, and data management adhere to strict federal, commercial, or industry-specific regulatory standards.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce Project Execution Plans, Quality Control Plans, and continuous improvement methodologies

Key Responsibilities (SME Level)
Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Executive Representation: Act as the principal delegate for the Program Manager, assuming full operational and strategic authority in their absence.
• Enterprise Integration: Align program deliverables with broader organizational goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and long-term business strategy.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain high-trust relationships with executive leadership, government agencies, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.
Financial & Resource Oversight
• Budget Administration: Oversee complex, large-scale budgets. Manage burn rates, labor allocations, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) across multiple task orders or sub-projects.
• Financial Forecasting: Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM), analyze cost variances, and identify underruns/overruns early to deploy corrective actions.
• Resource Management: Identify talent and skills gaps across the enterprise and collaborate with line management on strategic workforce planning.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance
• Complex Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate systemic risks related to cost, schedule, technical performance, and supply chain dependencies.
• Contractual Compliance: Ensure all program activities, deliverables, and data management adhere to strict federal, commercial, or industry-specific regulatory standards.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce Project Execution Plans, Quality Control Plans, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

All roles require an active TS/SCI with Poly

Senior Level:
• Education:
o High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of relevant experience,
o Associates Degree with 8 years of relevant experience,
o Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience,
o or Masters Degree with 4 years of relevant experience,
o or PhD with 2 years of relevant experience
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) strongly preferred.

SME Level:
• Education:
o High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant experience,
o Associates Degree with 10 years of relevant experience,
o Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience,
o or Masters Degree with 6 years of relevant experience,
o or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) strongly preferred.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $204,000.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs

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