Job DescriptionJob Title: Deputy Program Manager, Talent Operations Location: Remote (Occasional Travel)Security Clearance: Active SecretThe
Deputy Program Manager serves as the primary operational partner to the P&L Lead, driving the workforce strategy, talent retention, resource allocation, and daily operations across a 100-person Cloud and DevSecOps engineering contract. In this dual-focused role, you will bridge program management and talent-leadership, ensuring top-tier technical talent is recruited, integrated, developed, and retained to meet program milestones and financial P&L objectives
Position Description (what you will do)- People Operations Leadership: Direct workforce planning, onboarding, performance enablement, and team engagement for 100+ cloud and security engineers.
- P&L Partnership: Collaborate directly with the P&L Lead to monitor headcount, billable utilization, margin targets, and subcontractor labor management.
- Talent Acquisition & Staffing Pipeline: Partner with recruiting teams to maintain a pipeline for niche DevSecOps, SRE, Cloud Infrastructure, and Cyber roles to minimize vacancy gaps.
- Retention & Career Pathways: Establish technical career progression frameworks, training pathways, and retention initiatives tailored to high-demand tech professionals.
- Program Operations: Deputize for the P&L Lead in client operational syncs, internal business reviews, and day-to-day team leadership.
Requirements:- 7+ years of experience in Talent Operations, HR Leadership, or Program/Project Management within high-tech or IT professional services environments.
- 3+ years of direct experience managing talent operations, staffing, or workforce planning for engineering teams of 50-100+ personnel.
- Domain Familiarity: Strong functional understanding of the Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and DevSecOps ecosystems to effectively evaluate technical talent, job descriptions, and client requirements.
- P&L Financial Acumen: Proven ability to align talent strategy with contract financial metrics, including billable utilization, labor rates, and margin preservation.
- Employee Engagement & Retention: Demonstrated success reducing turnover among senior engineering talent through career mapping, mentorship, and cultural initiatives.
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Exceptional written and executive communication skills with a track record of briefing P&L leads and client stakeholders.
Nice to Have:- Professional Certifications:
- Management/HR: PMP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or ITIL 4
- Agile Frameworks: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Agilist
- GovCon/Federal Contracting Experience: Familiarity with government contract structures (T&M, FFP, Cost-Plus), labor categories, and security clearance processes (Public Trust, Secret, or TS/SCI)
- Technical Background: Foundational technical certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA Security+)
- Scaling Experience: Prior experience managing rapid contract ramp-ups or complex technical transitions
Our team is always hungry for more - more knowledge, more problem solving, more growth, more innovation, and, ultimately, customer success. This hunger and hustle fuel our determination to excel in everything we do. It's not just about meeting established goals; it's about exceeding them. We take immense pride in applying our expertise in cutting-edge technologies and our ability to adapt to emerging trends directly to the users in the field, as our nation's protectors deserve nothing less.
