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Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

At V2X, we are making a difference by delivering decision support tools critical for the protection of our forces when threatened by both physical and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) threats.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support the successful execution of a complex, multi-disciplinary program. The ideal candidate will bring strong program management experience, financial acumen, and the ability to translate technical requirements into actionable plans across development, testing, and cybersecurity teams. This role requires a proactive leader who excels in customer communication, team coordination, and process optimization within a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the DPM will play a key role in day-to-day operations, ensuring that project objectives are met on time and within budget. The DPM will also help oversee program personnel, manage subcontractor activities, and support program planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management efforts. A strong understanding of both the technical and business aspects of program delivery is essential.

Responsibilities

+ Job Responsibilities

+ Support program oversight and execution

+ Assist the Program Manager in day-to-day operations, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and deadlines are met.

+ Coordinate cross-functional team efforts across operations, development, testing, and cybersecurity workstreams.

+ Customer communication and engagement

+ Act as a key point of contact with the customer to communicate status, risks, and issues clearly and professionally.

+ Translate technical requirements into understandable terms for both stakeholders and technical teams.

+ Financial Management and Accounting Support

+ Collaborate with finance to track budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.

+ Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making and ensure fiscal accountability.

+ Requirements Analysis and Work Breakdown

+ Decompose complex program requirements into actionable tasks and assign to relevant teams.

+ Collaborate with technical leads to develop estimates and timelines for implementation.

+ Process Development and Documentation

+ Lead efforts to design, standardize, and document repeatable program and project management processes.

+ Ensure that operational workflows align with compliance and quality standards.

+ Risk and Issue Management

+ Monitor program risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and track resolution progress.

+ Maintain and update risk registers and issue logs as needed.

+ Performance Monitoring and Reporting

+ Generate and deliver program performance reports, metrics, and briefings to internal leadership and the customer.

+ Ensure alignment with performance objectives and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

+ Qualifications:

+ Education / Certifications: Related experience may be substituted for education.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BSCS)/Engineering OR Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration

+ Master’s Degree in Business Administration preferred but not required

+ Minimum:

+ 3-5 years of experience in project management roles.

+ Proven experience supporting cross-functional teams (development, testing, cybersecurity).

+ Hands-on experience with program budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.

+ Familiarity with federal contracting or large-scale enterprise environments.

+ Experience translating technical requirements into actionable plans or work packages.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing communication.

+ Experience with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar).

+ Knowledge of risk and issue tracking and change control processes.

+ Preferred:

+ 5+ years in a program or deputy program manager role overseeing complex technical projects.

+ Experience in a customer-facing leadership role within a government or defense contracting environment.

+ Experience working under DoD, DHS, or other federal agency compliance frameworks.

+ Demonstrated experience building and documenting repeatable processes and workflows.

+ Direct experience working with Agile, Kanban, or hybrid project delivery models.

+ Background in financial oversight for multimillion-dollar programs.

+ Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF) and supporting cyber teams.

+ Previous experience managing subcontractors or vendor relationships.

+ Experience preparing for and participating in audits, program reviews, or compliance inspections

+ Core Skills:

+ Leadership and Communication

+ Team leadership and delegation

+ Customer relationship management

+ Conflict resolution and negotiation

+ Executive-level briefing and reporting

+ Stakeholder engagement

+ Project and Program Management

+ Work breakdown structure (WBS) development

+ Risk and issue management

+ Budgeting and financial oversight

+ Scope, schedule, and resource management

+ Process development and optimization

+ Contract and compliance management

+ Technical Acumen

+ Ability to interpret and translate technical requirements

+ Understanding of SDLC, DevOps, and Agile methodologies

+ Familiarity with cybersecurity and testing processes

+ Requirements analysis and traceability

+ Technology Used:

+ Jira/Confluence – Agile planning and team collaboration

+ Microsoft Teams – Team communication and collaboration

+ Microsoft Excel (Advanced) – Budgeting, cost tracking, reporting

+ Power BI – Dashboarding and data visualization

+ Microsoft Word / PowerPoint – Documentation and Briefing

+ SharePoint – Document management and access

+ Security Clearance:

+ Secret, or Ability to Obtain

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.