Deputy Program Manager – Operations Lead, Clearance Required

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Program Operations & Governance

• Assist the Technical Program Manager in managing daily program operations across various software development workstreams.

• Create and uphold program management plans, integrated schedules, operational dashboards, and governance documents.

• Organize program reviews, status meetings, leadership updates, and client interactions.

• Assess program performance in terms of cost, schedule, staffing, deliverables, and operational metrics.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational playbooks, templates, and governance documentation.

• Manage contract deliverables and reporting obligations to guarantee timely and accurate submission.

• Business & Financial Operations

• Oversee daily contract operations, including financial tracking, invoicing coordination, subcontractor management, procurement assistance, and funding visibility.

• Monitor program budgets, labor utilization, burn rates, staffing forecasts, and financial performance.

• Collaborate with corporate finance, contracts, recruiting, procurement, and security teams to ensure successful program execution.

• Generate monthly financial reports, operational summaries, and executive dashboards for program leadership.

• Identify financial, contractual, and operational risks while proposing mitigation strategies.

• Staffing & Resource Management

• Coordinate recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and staffing efforts across the program.

• Track resource utilization and predict future staffing needs.

• Assist in personnel onboarding, training coordination, and workforce planning.

• Monitor compliance with administrative activities, including time reporting, training completion, and necessary documentation.

• Promote strong collaboration among LMI employees, subcontractors, and client organizations.

• Communications & Executive Reporting

• Prepare executive briefings, decision memoranda, monthly status reports, and presentations for customers.

• Create dashboards and reporting tools that convey program health, milestones, financial status, risks, and achievements.

• Schedule and coordinate both internal and external meetings, capturing action items and ensuring timely follow-up.

• Facilitate strategic communications among program leadership, corporate stakeholders, subcontractors, and Army customers.

• Risk & Operational Excellence

• Maintain logs for program risks, issues, and action items while coordinating mitigation efforts.

• Support internal audits, program reviews, customer inspections, and compliance evaluations.

• Assist with contract modifications, change requests, staffing adjustments, and enhancements to operational processes.

• Continuously refine operational processes to ensure predictable, scalable software delivery across the program.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance is mandatory.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Over 7 years of experience in supporting program, project, or business operations within complex government or defense initiatives.

• Experience in supporting software development, technology, or digital transformation projects.

• Proven experience in managing program finances, coordinating staffing, administering contracts, reporting, and governance operations.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing executive-level briefings and reports.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other business productivity tools.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple organizations while managing competing priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities