Deputy Program Manager

Albuquerque, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

The Deputy Program Manager will be responsible for the management of control accounts spanning project development, scope, schedule, and budget. This role demands an in-depth understanding of program management and earned value management (EVM) methodologies, as well as leadership and cross-functional collaboration across diverse project teams.

On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to perform the following:

Manage scope, schedule, and budget for assigned control accounts

Negotiate scope of work, documenting outcomes in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Dictionary and Work Authorization Document (WAD)

Negotiate schedules and lump-sum budgets for control accounts, updating the WAD as needed

Subdivide control account work and budgets into targeted work packages for optimal division and management

Work with program scheduler to prepare and maintain resource-loaded schedules using logical networks of activities required to achieve objectives

Ensure resources planned do not exceed work package budgets and identify earned value measurement techniques for activities

Document time-phased, resource-loaded scheduled activities, and earned value measurement approaches as the performance measurement baseline

Provide weekly insight into remaining duration and resource requirements for ongoing and future work packages

Conduct weekly reviews of plans and accomplishments, including progress, variance identification and analysis, and estimate-to-complete assessments

Negotiate and monitor significant variance thresholds for control accounts; prepare variance analysis reports as required

Develop, implement, and manage corrective actions at the activity level while maintaining baseline integrity

Propose and submit baseline changes for scope, schedule, or budget per change control policy

Professional Expectations:

Use in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge to solve complex problems and lead steps within broader projects, with accountability for ongoing activities and objectives

Assess unusual circumstances and employ sophisticated analytical and problem‑solving techniques

Enhance relationships with senior internal/external stakeholders, adapting communication styles to various audiences

Act as a resource for colleagues and provide guidance in the discipline as required

Work independently on critical points, using sound judgment and adapting existing approaches as necessary

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field

Minimum of 10 years' program management experience, with direct responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget management (control accounts or similar)

Expert level Earned Value Management (EVM) experience on DoD or DoE contracts

Experience in multidisciplinary environments and the ability to lead initiatives to completion

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance - U.S. Citizen required

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field

Strong technical writing and documentation skills (requirements, reports, etc.)

Proficiency in building and maintaining collaborative relationships to resolve complex issues

Ability to work independently and with teams, adapting quickly to shifting priorities

Previous experience as a CAM or Program Control Analyst on a large DOD contract

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and situations to diverse audiences

The company offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

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