Deputy Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Deputy Program Manager to provide Advisory and Assistance Services for advanced radar system programs while also driving business growth and financial accountability. You will be responsible for supporting the Government customer overseeing complex program lifecycles, managing multidisciplinary technical teams, and providing successful strategic guidance, technical leadership, and program oversight. In addition, this role will play a critical part in business development and capture activities, shaping proposals, supporting cost estimating, and maintaining program profitability.

This is a customer-facing leadership role requiring both strong radar domain expertise and the ability to translate technical solutions into executable, cost-effective programs. This role also includes direct supervisory responsibilities, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight for technical and program staff. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication skills, technical acumen, and a problem-solving mindset who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.

Responsibilities

Program & Technical Leadership

• Provide programmatic expertise and advice to government customers. Assisting the Government to lead end-to-end program execution for radar development, integration, test, and deployment.
• Serve as deputy to the Program Manager, leading day-to-day operations and acting as a key decision-maker in their absence.
• Act as primary interface with government and industry, ensuring alignment with technical and contractual requirements.
• Direct cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks while capitalizing on opportunities.
• Drive compliance with DoD acquisition policies, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Travel up to 25%
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Business Development & Capture

Financial & Cost Management

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Ballistic Missile Defense

Global Comp

130,000 - 160,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location, and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.