Zantech ยท 15 hours ago
Deputy Program Manager / Operations Lead
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expZantech is a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions. They are seeking a Deputy Program Manager / Operations Lead to manage day-to-day program operations, ensure deliverable quality, and maintain strong customer relationships.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day program operations and team activities
Ensure quality and timeliness of all contract deliverables
Coordinate team resources and manage workload distribution
Conduct regular team meetings and status reviews
Manage program budget, schedule, and earned value reporting
Identify and mitigate program risks and resolve issues
Maintain strong relationships with CDAO customer and stakeholders
Oversee deliverable review process and quality assurance
Coordinate with subcontractors and teaming partners
Prepare program status reports and briefings
Implement and maintain Agile/SAFe practices across the team
Support proposal efforts and contract modifications
Qualification
Required
10+ years in program/project management with 6+ years managing DoD contracts
Proven program management experience on DoD CPAF/CPFF contracts
Strong knowledge of Agile/SAFe methodologies
Deliverable quality management and review processes
Resource management and team coordination
Risk and issue management
Budget management and earned value management (EVM)
Stakeholder communication and relationship management
Schedule development and management (MS Project, Jira, etc.)
Contract administration and compliance
Government acquisition and contracting processes (FAR/DFARS)
Strong organizational and communication skills essential
Experience with government CPARS evaluations and award fee processes
PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements
Preferred
Experience managing professional services contracts in DoD EA/BPM domain preferred
Prior experience with CDAO, DISA, or OSD customers valued
Certifications Preferred: SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or RTE (Release Train Engineer), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), DAWIA Program Management Level II or III, Cost/Schedule Control Systems Criteria (C/SCSC) certification
Education Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, Engineering Management, or related field, PMP certification with advanced project management training
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Strong benefits
Vacation package
Company
Zantech
Zantech delivers advanced technology solutions to US Government agencies, specializing in digital modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud computing for mission-critical operations across defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Zia Islam
Founder & COO
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