Deputy Program Manager

Description & Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.

Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high-impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

This role is hybrid and may be based out of either the Springfield, VA or Stennis, MS location, with an anticipated requirement to work on-site approximately 50% of the time and occasional travel to other site locations, based on customer needs.

An active Secret clearance is required.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS173, P5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide deputy-level program management and oversight for multi-million-dollar technology operations supporting TSA's enterprise IT/OT infrastructure, including day-to-day coordination of technical teams, subcontractors, and cross-functional resources to ensure continuous 24x7x365 service delivery.

- Manage project execution and administrative activities including project plans, schedules, resource allocation, budget tracking, deliverable submissions, and coordination with Task Leads and SMEs to maintain contract compliance and performance standards.

- Support issue escalation and resolution by identifying critical program issues, conducting root-cause analysis, determining operational/strategic impact, developing corrective actions, and escalating High and Critical issues to Program Manager.

- Coordinate technical operations and stakeholder engagement including attendance at status meetings, interfacing with TSA COR and CO as needed, managing communication channels between technical teams and government leadership, and ensuring seamless information flow across program functions.

- Oversee technology analysis, systems design, and implementation support for cybersecurity operations, infrastructure modernization initiatives, and strategic technology integration efforts while ensuring adherence to federal regulations, TSA policies, and security compliance requirements.

- Lead team building and personnel management activities including technical conflict resolution, staffing coordination, onboarding support, performance monitoring, and ensuring qualified personnel are properly allocated to meet surge requirements and changing workload demands.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Demonstrated experience managing complex IT task orders or projects, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and technical delivery.

- Proven ability to work directly with government stakeholders, apply industry-standard project management methodologies and tools, and deliver solutions for projects of similar scope and mission complexity.

- BA/BS required.

- 10+ years of required work-related experience.

- Hybrid with travel to various locations such as Springfield VA and Stennis MS.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- ITSM Experience and/or Certifications.

- ITIL.

- Certification from an accredited PM institute like PMP or PMI.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS173, P5, Band 8

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at .

Minimum Salary

$ 130,000.00

Maximum Salary

$ 180,000.00