Deputy Program Manager-Hybrid

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

Job Description:

Iron EagleX is seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Program Manager (DPM) with a strong background in systems engineering and architecture. This role is pivotal in supporting IT modernization efforts and ensuring the successful execution of complex government programs. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical expertise, project management experience, and a proactive approach to outage mitigation, continuity of operations planning, and data ecosystem design.

Job Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Serve as a key member of the Program Management Team, directly reporting to and supporting the SOCOM PM with proactive updates on all tasks.
• Lead efforts in outage mitigation, continuity of operations planning, and systems-wide planning.
• Drive the design and implementation of data ecosystems and standardization of documentation practices.
• Oversee Agile ceremony management and promote best practices in Agile methodologies.
• Collaborate with the IEX PCA to analyze and provide customer-facing financial reporting, demonstrating financial status and health of the program.
• Work closely with the IEX Contracts office on purchase requests, contract modifications, subcontracts, cost estimates, ROM development, and other contractual documents.
• Assist with subcontract and material purchasing requests; participate in revenue forecasting using financial administrative tools and data.
• Monitor employee time records for accuracy and compliance; engage with team members to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Proactively highlight risks and opportunities from a financial forecast perspective.
• Manage administrative tracking tools, including personnel rosters, license trackers, financial forecasting spreadsheets, travel estimates, and other key resources.
• Oversee onboarding of new hires, adhering to the onboarding SOP and coordinating with internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Assist with audit and compliance activities relating to the contract.
• Provide data to support billing and collections communications for the contract.
• Collaborate with the Government COR and customer leadership to develop tracking tools; schedule and manage weekly PMO meetings with customer leadership.
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling key engagements, reserving conference rooms, and managing calendars.
• Assist in preparing the Monthly Status Report (MSR) by maintaining and updating templates, collecting input from Team Leads and Mission Managers, and reviewing content for consistency and completeness.
• Assist in the planning and execution of quarterly planning conferences, including securing facilities, managing participant communications, setting agendas, and coordinating logistics.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience managing a technical capabilities government program.
• Proven experience in systems engineering, architecture, and IT modernization efforts.
• Exceptional organizational and verbal/written communication skills with a growth mindset and customer-service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Due to U.S. Government Contract requirements, only U.S. Citizens are eligible for this role.
• Willingness to work hybrid with 3 days a week spent at the customer site
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience with OTA contracts.
• Military background or experience working within the Special Operations community
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining financial dashboards.
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint for purchase requisitions, timekeeping, and expense reports
• Experience in proposal/task order response planning and submission.
  
  

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
  
  

Security Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI security clearance is REQUIRED
  
  

Benefits:

• National Health, vision and dental plans
• 20 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short – and long-term disability plans
• 401(K) retirement plans
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Relocation opportunities
  
  

Iron EagleX is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.