Eiden Systems Consulting (ESC) is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to support multiple U.S. Government engineering programs. This position is ideal for a technical leader with an engineering background who enjoys working in fast-paced, mission-focused environments.
As the Deputy Program Manager, you will partner closely with the Program Manager to oversee day-to-day program execution, coordinate technical teams, manage customer relationships, and ensure successful delivery of engineering efforts that meet contractual, technical, schedule, and financial objectives. You will also work directly with government customers and industry partners to help drive mission success.
What You'll Do
- Support the Program Manager in overseeing daily program operations, resource allocation, financial tracking, performance metrics, and contract compliance.
- Coordinate the execution of multiple engineering and technical projects across government contracts.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, status reports, and performance metrics.
- Research, develop, and deliver high-impact presentation materials for both technical and executive audiences, including slide decks, white papers, executive summaries, information sheets, and briefing materials.
- Manage customer-directed procurement activities, purchasing pipelines, invoicing, invoice approvals, and payment tracking.
- Work directly with government customers and stakeholders to define project requirements, priorities, and acceptance criteria.
- Identify technical, operational, financial, and schedule risks, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
- Facilitate project meetings, document meeting minutes, and track action items through completion.
- Manage project scope and change requests while ensuring contractual and technical objectives are achieved.
- Assist with staffing plans, workload balancing, and resource forecasting.
- Continuously improve project management processes, documentation, and reporting to increase program efficiency and effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical or management discipline or experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical program management, project management, systems engineering, or engineering leadership.
- Experience working in R&D engineering environments with changing mission requirements.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) or Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) development programs.
- Experience assisting customers with technical requirements development and system planning.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM or equivalent program/project management certification
- Previous experience supporting government acquisition, engineering integration, or rapid prototyping efforts.
Why ESC?
At Eiden Systems Consulting, you'll join a collaborative team supporting critical national security missions. We value technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth while providing opportunities to work on challenging engineering programs that make a real impact.
If you're looking for an opportunity to combine technical expertise with program leadership in support of our nation's most important missions, we'd love to hear from you.
ESC offers a competitive compensation package that includes premium health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and more. We also prioritize work-life balance, supporting our team in maintaining a healthy blend of professional and personal well-being.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
Eiden Systems Corporation (ESC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. ESC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
In accordance with 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), ESC will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions may not disclose the pay of others to individuals who do not have authorized access - unless such disclosure is made (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or legal action (including those conducted by ESC), or (c) as otherwise required by law.
NO THIRD PARTIES