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Deputy Program Manager -

Digital Engineering & Mission Systems Location:

Lincoln, MA /

Hanscom Air Force Base Work Arrangement:

Onsite / In-Office with limited remote flexibility

Compensation:

$130,000-$190,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications (subject to review)

Experience Level:

Mid-Level | 5-8

Years Citizenship Requirement:

U.S. Citizen required

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI clearance required About the Opportunity We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the management and delivery of mission-focused engineering and technology programs for Government and defense customers. This position combines technical program execution, engineering coordination, customer engagement, project management, and product-oriented delivery . Working closely with the Program Manager, engineering leadership, and Government stakeholders, the successful candidate will help coordinate technical priorities, manage delivery schedules, track milestones, and ensure engineering activities remain aligned with customer requirements and mission objectives. The engineering environment is centered on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering platforms , supported by cloud applications, software development, data solutions, and systems integration capabilities. Candidates should possess a general understanding of technical engineering workflows and be comfortable coordinating teams working in complex, requirements-driven development environments. Deep MBSE specialization or hands-on systems modeling expertise is not required. The ideal candidate brings 5-8 years of progressive experience in technical project management, program coordination, software delivery, systems engineering, or related disciplines , with demonstrated experience coordinating technical teams, managing project execution, and communicating directly with customers. Experience in product management, requirements gathering, product development lifecycles, backlog prioritization, and technical delivery planning would be particularly valuable. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging program management professional looking to expand their responsibilities across engineering portfolio coordination, customer relationships, and mission-focused technology delivery, with the potential to grow into broader program leadership responsibilities. The position is based onsite in Lincoln, Massachusetts, with regular engagement at Hanscom Air Force Base. Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Management & Technical Delivery Support the Program Manager in overseeing day-to-day execution of mission-focused technology and engineering programs. Coordinate multiple engineering projects and technical workstreams, ensuring alignment with program objectives, customer requirements, and delivery commitments. Develop and maintain project schedules, program milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and status reports. Track program execution, identify risks and delays, and work with technical leads to resolve delivery challenges. Support program planning, resource coordination, project prioritization, and execution roadmaps. Maintain visibility into engineering activities, technical risks, resource requirements, and delivery commitments. Facilitate regular project meetings, program reviews, progress updates, and planning discussions. Support change management, release readiness, customer acceptance, and program documentation. Provide program management coverage and coordination when needed to support continuity of customer engagement and technical delivery. Government Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a customer-facing program management representative supporting Government customers and mission stakeholders. Work directly with Government stakeholders to understand objectives, technical requirements, priorities, and delivery expectations. Support customer meetings, requirements discussions, planning workshops, engineering reviews, demonstrations, and program status briefings. Communicate program progress, technical dependencies, project risks, and recommended actions to customer and internal leadership. Translate customer feedback and mission priorities into actionable engineering requirements and project activities. Coordinate stakeholder expectations, technical commitments, and changes in program priorities. Develop trusted customer relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and consistent execution. Support the Program Manager in preparing customer briefings, executive updates, and program reviews. Product Management & Requirements Coordination Work with product managers, engineering leads, systems engineers, and Government stakeholders to gather, clarify, and prioritize technical and product requirements. Support product discovery, requirements gathering, use-case development, and customer feedback activities. Translate customer needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, functional requirements, and actionable engineering tasks. Assist with product roadmaps, release planning, feature prioritization, and backlog management. Track requirements through design, development, integration, testing, and customer acceptance. Evaluate the impact of changing requirements on engineering schedules, resources, technical dependencies, and delivery commitments. Maintain alignment between customer objectives, product priorities, and engineering execution. Support product demonstrations, user acceptance activities, and feedback reviews. Digital Engineering & MBSE Coordination Coordinate technical activities involving MBSE-based development environments, digital engineering platforms, systems engineering, software applications, and integrated mission technologies. Work with systems engineers and MBSE specialists to understand engineering workflows, system requirements, model dependencies, and development schedules. Maintain a foundational understanding of MBSE concepts, including requirements traceability, systems modeling, system architecture, and verification and validation. Support program coordination involving tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, CATIA Magic, IBM Engineering Rhapsody, Sparx Enterprise Architect, or similar platforms. Facilitate communication between systems engineering teams, MBSE specialists, software developers, and Government stakeholders. Track technical deliverables, requirements dependencies, integration activities, and verification milestones. Support technical reviews and ensure engineering activities remain aligned with program schedules and customer expectations. Advanced MBSE expertise and hands-on systems modeling are not required. Engineering Coordination & Agile Delivery Coordinate engineering activities across software development, systems engineering, MBSE, data, QA, cloud, and technical architecture teams. Support Agile/Scrum project execution, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release coordination. Help establish clear project ownership, priorities, communication practices, and delivery accountability. Track engineering progress using Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar tools. Identify technical dependencies, resource constraints, and schedule risks. Work with engineering leadership to coordinate priorities and resolve delivery challenges. Maintain project documentation, action-item tracking, risk registers, and program reporting. Support continuous improvement in program planning, project execution, and team collaboration. Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI security clearance required. U.S. Citizenship required. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline. 5-8 years of progressive experience in technical project management, program coordination, software delivery, systems engineering, technical consulting, or related disciplines. Demonstrated experience supporting or managing technical projects, engineering initiatives, or software development activities. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and managing schedules, milestones, requirements, risks, and deliverables. Experience working directly with customers and technical stakeholders. Strong understanding of project management principles, technical delivery processes, and software or systems development lifecycles. Familiarity with requirements gathering, requirements traceability, project documentation, and technical planning. Foundational understanding of MBSE concepts or experience coordinating systems engineering teams working within model-based development environments. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, technical integration, testing, and release management. Experience using Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or similar project management and collaboration tools. Strong organizational, problem-solving, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and technical workstreams. Ability and willingness to work onsite in Lincoln, MA and support customer activities at Hanscom Air Force Base. Preferred Experience Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Previous experience in product management, technical product ownership, or product development. Experience with product roadmaps, requirements prioritization, user stories, backlog management, and customer discovery. Experience supporting Government, defense, aerospace, Air Force, or national security technology programs. Previous experience as a Technical Project Manager, Project Lead, Associate Program Manager, Technical Product Owner, or Engineering Project Manager. Familiarity with MBSE, digital engineering environments, SysML, UML, and requirements traceability. Experience working with technical teams using Cameo Systems Modeler, CATIA Magic, IBM Rhapsody, Sparx Enterprise Architect, or related engineering modeling tools. Experience in Agile/Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid technical delivery environments. Experience supporting cloud applications, AWS, Azure, data platforms, APIs, or integrated enterprise systems. Experience coordinating multiple concurrent technical projects or engineering workstreams. Scrum Master, SAFe, Product Owner, or related project management certification. Additional Beneficial Experience Experience supporting program-level planning, risk management, resource coordination, and customer reporting. Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, software integration, testing, and release management. Experience participating in technical proposals, engineering estimates, customer presentations, or solution planning activities. Exposure to AI-enabled applications, automation, analytics platforms, or decision-support technologies. Experience developing project dashboards, risk registers, requirements documentation, schedules, and executive status reports. Previous technical experience transitioning into project or program management responsibilities. Ability to apply commercial technology project management experience to military, defense, or Government environments. What Success Looks Like Success in this role means becoming a dependable program management leader who can coordinate engineering execution, maintain clear program visibility, and build strong relationships with Government customers.

Strong performers will:

Support organized, predictable program execution across multiple engineering initiatives. Establish effective communication between Government customers, technical teams, and program leadership. Translate customer objectives into clear priorities, technical requirements, and engineering deliverables. Maintain accurate schedules, milestones, status reports, and risk assessments. Support product development activities, requirements prioritization, and release planning. Coordinate effectively with MBSE, systems engineering, software development, and digital engineering teams. Identify program risks and delivery challenges early and facilitate timely resolution. Provide reliable program management support and customer-facing representation. Contribute to successful technical reviews, customer demonstrations, engineering releases, and delivery milestones. Develop the skills and experience required to assume broader program management responsibilities. Benefits We offer competitive pay and benefits, invest in employee growth, and provide a collaborative, mission-focused work environment.

Benefits include:

Flexible schedule within the requirements of an onsite working environment Premium health insurance support Dental and Vision coverage Employer-supported Life and Disability coverage 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid vacation Paid sick leave Federal holidays Floating holidays Professional development and training opportunities About the Organization We are a mission-driven, customer-focused technology organization specializing in cloud applications, digital engineering, systems engineering, data solutions, software development, and decision-intelligence platforms for national defense programs. Our teams work across engineering, architecture, product development, software, data, program delivery, and emerging technologies to build practical solutions that support complex mission needs. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace.

Pay:

$130,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Client Communications:

2 years (Required)

Engineering Management :

5 years (Required) Security clearance: Top Secret (Required)

Work Location:

In person