Deputy Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager (DPM)

Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications.

By joining our Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E) business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description

Ultra I&C is seeking a detail-driven Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support program execution in a high-impact, fast-paced defense environment. This role will focus on critical aspects of program control including schedule management, forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVMS), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). The DPM will partner closely with the Program Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure disciplined execution, accurate reporting, and proactive risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain and manage integrated program schedules (IMS) in alignment with contractual deliverables and milestones.
• Track and forecast cost, schedule, and technical performance across assigned projects.
• Lead EVMS reporting and compliance including baseline planning, variance analysis, and monthly performance assessments.
• Prepare program status briefings and reports for internal stakeholders and government customers.
• Lead or coordinate development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including cost and schedule impact assessments.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and program reviews.
• Interface with Contracts, Finance, and Engineering to maintain alignment across functional plans.
• Support risk and opportunity management and corrective action implementation.
• Assist with program startup, closeout, and documentation processes.
• This position may require occasional business travel.
• Other duties as charged.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Desired Skills and Qualifications :

Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including :

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email careers@ultra-ic.com .