Requisition #
R67518
Locations
USA-DC-Washington
Posting Date
04/30/2026
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time
Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented NAVSEA Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to join our team working in Washington, D.C. This is an onsite position.
The DPM will help coordinate high-impact engineering support initiatives and ensure the successful completion of technical and administrative objectives. This role demands strong leadership, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to collaborative performance.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist the Program Manager with the overall planning, direction, and management of program performance, ensuring all contract requirements and performance metrics are met
Serve as the primary point of contact in the Program Manager's absence, acting as the key interface with government customers, team members, and subcontractors
Provide leadership and supervision to the program staff, including task leads, engineers, and support personnel
Manage program resources, including personnel, budget, and schedule, to ensure efficient and effective contract performance
Support the development and submission of all required contract deliverables, including monthly status reports, financial reports, and technical documentation
Monitor and track program progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues to ensure the on-time completion of task orders
Ensure all program activities comply with security protocols, quality assurance standards, and company policies
Participate in contract reviews, customer meetings, and strategic planning sessions
Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and capturing new opportunities
Occasional travel to Newport News may be required, up to four times annually
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field
10+ years of experience in a defense contracting or U.S. military environment
Experience supporting a DoD agency in Financial Management, Program Management, and/or technical management.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWAI level III Certification in Program Management
Experience working in or supporting a Navy program office, PEO, or PAE.
Experience communicating, interacting, and working among Senior Executive Service and Flag level personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field
Operational, engineering, or program management experience with aircraft carriers or their installed systems
Familiarity with contract types such as Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Time and Materials (T&M), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Clearance Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current or active Secret security clearance
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
The projected compensation range for this position is $142,200.00-$254,000.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.
We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.
We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.
When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.
