Deputy Program Manager

Job Listing ID:

4479523

Job Title:

Deputy Program Manager Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/24/2026

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

SMX is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join the integrated program management office (PMO) in a leadership position supporting multiple contracts, task orders/projects, and will serve as a liaison with government points of contact. The ideal candidate will assist the program leadership team with staffing, training, administrative oversight, operations management, and collaborate with multiple technical teams to achieve the overall mission objectives. This position requires a DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts. This position is Hybrid Remote (few days onsite) in Ft. Bragg, NC. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assists with coordination of priorities and resources between multiple projects. Reports status, develops program/project-related documentation, implements lessons learned, and updates and maintains production and quality metrics for assigned programs and projects. Supports business development activities, including new market capture opportunities and proposal development. Supports operational planning, execution, and evaluation of a multi-faceted program that requires collaboration with customers to identify new project opportunities. Supports the orchestration/development of operational data calls, report outs, and performance products as required to support and bolster SMX posture for current and future business. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the government's program managers. Develops short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures in accordance with contract parameters. Required Skills & Experience Required clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility. Demonstrable success in government contracting (DoD preferred) through prior work experience in a customer-facing role. Previous experience in DoD Communication Platforms and Networks; testing/evaluation and/or operations. Previous experience in tactical and enterprise network operations, preferably in a leadership role. Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives. Experience interacting with and briefing senior government and industry acquisition leaders on topics related to programmatic, technology, and financial status. Experience supporting large contracts leading complex development, production, fielding of platforms, and/or support initiatives with technical objectives. Experience with the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in a Program Management or Technical Leadership role. Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, business, or a related discipline - desired MA/MS. Deep understanding of and relationships with the Intelligence Community and federal interagency partners. Experience managing global projects Experience with managing relationships with non-US military personnel. 15+ years of management/supervision experience in tactical network-related, information technology, or engineering fields/programs. Budget management and execution experience.

Application Deadline:

April 27, 2026 #LI-AP1 #CJPOST The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, lear...

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