Deputy Program Manager

Annapolis Junction, MD

 

Overview

Freedom is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to join a mission-critical program focused on delivering advanced geospatial capabilities to a large-scale enterprise. Our program team supports a broad range of geospatial services, including data processing, analysis, systems integration, and enterprise solutions. This position is a strategic leadership role focused on strengthening program execution today while preparing for the anticipated expansion of scope and scale in the coming years.

The selected candidate will play a key role in program operations, workforce development, and customer engagement while also supporting business planning, growth, and readiness activities for future program needs.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution and Leadership

  • Partner with the Program Manager (PM) to oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, financial performance, and customer satisfaction
  • Manage task coordination, subcontractor performance, and risk mitigation activities
  • Support contractual deliverables, reporting, and status reviews
  • Serve as the primary point of contact in the PM’s absence and as a key liaison with customer stakeholders

Strategic Growth and Planning

  • Collaborate with operations and growth leadership to identify and align with evolving mission priorities
  • Contribute to long-term planning, including workforce readiness, transition strategies, and process improvements that support ongoing program evolution and scalability
  • Participate in capture and proposal development activities such as solution design, management approach, and staffing strategy
  • Build and maintain relationships with customer and partner organizations to ensure alignment with future objectives

Team Development and Mentorship

  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of team members
  • Mentor team members and ensure a culture of collaboration, accountability, and delivery excellence
  • Promote continuous improvement across technical, operational, and administrative functions

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in program or project management
  • Recent experience serving as a PM, DPM, portfolio lead, or task order lead on large, software or systems development programs supporting MPO
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-functional teams and deliver results in dynamic mission environments
  • Experience collaborating with functional support teams, including Contracts, Finance, HR, and Staffing, to ensure effective execution of daily program operations
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting
  • Excellent customer engagement, communication, and presentation skills, with a track record of building trust and credibility at all levels
  • Ability to collaborate across business operations, technical, and business development functions to align program execution with long-term objectives
  • PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certification in Program Management

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of Agile or SAFe frameworks, modernization initiatives, and IT service delivery in mission environments
  • Proven experience supporting strategic planning, growth initiatives, or organizational scaling efforts within a program or portfolio context
  • Proven ability to translate strategic goals into executable plans
  • Demonstrated involvement in business planning or proposal activities, such as developing management approaches, staffing strategies, or technical solutions
  • Excellent written communication and analytical skills, with the ability to articulate complex information at an appropriate level for executive and government stakeholders

Why Join Freedom?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a growing program, strengthen customer relationships, and play a key role in the evolution of one of Freedom’s flagship efforts. The DPM will gain hands-on leadership experience while working closely with operations and business development leadership to prepare the program for its next phase.

 

The estimated salary range for this position is between $170,000.00 and $270,000.00 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.

 

 

 

 

What’s in It for You?
Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
 
The Benefits You Get with Freedom
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
 
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