Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES * Support the Program Manager in providing leadership, direction, and oversight for all program activities. * Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring program tasks and deliverables are executed on time and meet performance requirements. * Assist with the management of common support requirements, including service request tracking, operational engineering activities, and incident resolution. * Monitor program schedules, resource allocations, and task assignments to maintain efficiency and progress. * Support the execution of Change, Configuration, and Release Management (CCRM) processes, ensuring patches, updates, and system changes are tested and implemented effectively. * Coordinate with technical teams to address risks, resolve issues, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program continuity. * Assist in managing program risks, tracking metrics, and reporting progress to the Program Manager and stakeholders. * Ensure compliance with security and operational requirements, including vulnerability remediation, STIG updates, and RMF processes. * Review and validate program deliverables, including system documentation, technical reports, and performance updates. * Support financial and resource accountability, including cost monitoring and optimization. * Serve as a liaison between technical teams, Government stakeholders, and the Program Manager to ensure alignment and communication. * Facilitate program reviews, working groups, and operational forums, providing status updates and performance insights. * Oversee the integration and sustainment of emerging technologies, migrations, and upgrades into enterprise environments. * Assist with team leadership, mentorship, and performance management to ensure high levels of accountability and collaboration. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Active Secret clearance with SSBI * Active CSEP certification * BS in technical field and at least 12 years of program management experience (some PM experience may originate in the military, but the candidate must have at least three years of PM experience in industry) * Demonstrated understanding of U.S. Army IT operational and technical requirements * Experience leading a large, technically complex organization * Demonstrated success and experience managing contractors in a DoD environment, working with Military and civilian leadership, while obtaining mission success and program profitability. * Must be willing to work overtime, after hours, holidays, and weekends, as necessary * Understanding of the Army's Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN-A) Overview We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join our TekSynap "West" team. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found here. 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May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. * Amount of Travel: Up to 25% with possibility of more based-on mission requirements and future organizational growth PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. 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