Deputy Program Manager with Security Clearance

PBG Consulting is a women-owned small business supporting federal agencies with Strategic Consulting, Program Implementation, and IT Modernization & Digital Transformation. With a relentless commitment to quality and an innovation-first mindset, PBG serves government missions with passion, boldness, and grit. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as the Deputy Program Manager (PM) responsible for program execution, resource allocation, and performance tracking. * Provide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise * Lead and oversee project planning, risk assessment, cost forecasting, and contract management to ensure compliance with DHS policies * Manage program documentation, monthly status reports (MSRs), financial status reports (FSRs), and risk mitigation plans. * Serve as a liaison between DHS leadership, stakeholders, and the contractor team, ensuring alignment with national security and critical infrastructure protection objectives. * Conduct classified and unclassified meetings, briefings, and stakeholder engagements as needed. * Ensure compliance with Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), executive orders, and national security memorandums (e.g., NSM-22, EO 13800). * Support contract transition and workforce continuity by overseeing staffing plans and key personnel changes. * Work closely with the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to address contract performance and compliance issues. * Provide cost forecasting and financial reporting support, responding to COR inquiries on contract cost estimation, variance, and expenditure tracking. Required Qualifications: * Master's degree in Business, Public Administration, Cybersecurity, Policy, or a related field. * 10+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in cybersecurity, infrastructure security, or government contracting. * Active TS/SCI clearance at the time of application (required). * Proven expertise in policy development, stakeholder engagement, financial forecasting, and risk management. * Experience managing multi-functional teams in dynamic, high-visibility environments. * Strong understanding of DHS, CISA, and federal government policies, including compliance frameworks such as FACA and PPD-21. * Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to oversee diverse project teams. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and project management tools. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience supporting classified intelligence briefings and cyber threat analysis. * Background in critical infrastructure protection, national security, or emergency preparedness operations. #CJ #WHYPBG We have successfully built a company culture based on our single most important asset - our employees. At PBG we are passionate about employee engagement and make it our business to provide our employees a range of challenging and rewarding opportunities that align with business strategy, promote team work and inspire innovation. A job is where you are spending most of your day, so PBG believes in making it a fun, collaborative and productive environment. We want our employees to have the opportunity to grow and be part of a company that is making a lasting contribution to our customers. Benefits: * 401K Retirement Plan * Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from PBG * Prescription benefit plan * Dental and Vision coverage * Employee Assistance Program * Short term / Long-term disability * Supplemental group life and AD&D options * Yearly Bonuses * Generous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays * Career/Professional Development Program * Spot Bonus Program Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: PBG is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. PBG complies with all laws regarding non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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