FWG Solutions

Defense IT services and engineering solutions

Deputy Program Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePanama City Beach, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in engineering, logistics, operations, or a related field; experience may substitute for the education requirement.
An active Secret security clearance is required.
Eight to ten or more years supervising maintenance, repair, or modification of air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy ships.
At least five years of concurrent program management experience within an air-cushion vehicle organization or an aviation or shipboard maintenance or repair environment.
Ability to lead large technical teams in a high-tempo operational or maintenance setting.
Experience designing and managing quality control systems and processes.
Familiarity with the Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) System.
Strong understanding of J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC-A-620 industry standards.
Experience overseeing or ensuring compliance with NAVSEA welding certification requirements and non-destructive testing procedures.
Ability to integrate relevant standards into program operations to achieve consistent, high-quality results.
Previous leadership experience supporting naval maintenance, test, or overhaul environments.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience managing budgets, analyzing costs, and overseeing subcontractor or vendor performance.
Ability to coordinate complex technical work across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to hold oneself and others accountable for short-term and long-term goals.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
Ability to work with personnel at various levels, including senior leadership.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work onsite five days per week, work additional hours as required, and travel as operational needs require.
Ability to perform physical activities and work in environments involving repetitive motion, ventilated spaces, heavy lifting, ladders, inclines and declines, climbing, crawling, confined spaces, kneeling, frequent standing, and hot workspaces.

Responsibilities

Execute daily onsite operations.
Serve as the secondary senior liaison with internal stakeholders, customers, and senior leadership.
Coordinate workflow, tasking, and priorities across technical teams, production personnel, quality specialists, logisticians, and subcontractors.
Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards, certifications, and organizational policies.
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, resource plans, staffing strategies, and operational milestones.
Allocate labor and material resources to meet operational timelines and technical requirements.
Collaborate with the Program Manager as the second in command.
Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and maintain alignment with approved funding levels.
Oversee financial forecasting, cost analysis, burn-rate monitoring, and adherence to internal financial controls.
Prepare and deliver required program reports, status updates, and progress summaries to leadership.
Establish and maintain quality control processes to ensure maintenance and engineering activities meet required standards.
Integrate industry and organizational standards, including J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC-A-620, into day-to-day operations.
Oversee compliance with welding certifications, inspection requirements, and non-destructive testing practices.
Lead internal reviews, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations and facility policies.
Identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve technical, scheduling, or resource-related issues.
Maintain compliance with access and personnel requirements applicable to high-security or controlled work environments.
Lead regular technical and programmatic meetings, briefings, and coordination sessions.
Maintain clear and timely communication with leadership, team members, and external partners.
Prepare executive-level briefings, analytical reports, and deliverables summarizing program performance.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission focus across the team.
Perform other duties related to FWG Solutions business functions as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience is preferred.

FWG Solutions is a rapidly growing systems integrator and premier small business provider of technology services to government and commercial clients. We are a trusted provider of cybersecurity, logistics, advanced engineering and operational support services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian agencies. We are a quality driven organization that leverages its ISO 20000-1:2011, ISO 27001:2013 and CMMI Level 3 quality standards, certifications and service delivery expertise to support all of our clients.

*This position is for the LCAC 100 program

The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for the daily on-site execution including, leading the coordinating shop, engineering, AIT, logistics, quality, safety and governmental interface support functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Daily on-site execution of operations
Serve as the secondary senior liaison with internal stakeholders, customers, and senior leadership.
Coordinate workflow, tasking, and priorities across technical teams, production personnel, quality specialists, logisticians, and subcontractors
Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards, certifications, and organizational policies
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, resource plans, staffing strategies, and operational milestones
Allocate labor and material resources to meet operational timelines and technical requirements
Work in collaboration with the Program Manager as the second in command
Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and maintain alignment with approved funding levels
Oversee financial forecasting, cost analysis, burn‑rate monitoring, and adherence to internal financial controls
Prepare and deliver all required program reports, status updates, and progress summaries to leadership.
Establish and maintain robust quality control processes to ensure all maintenance and engineering activities meet required standards
Integrate industry and organizational standards into day‑to‑day operations, including J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620
Oversee compliance with welding certifications, inspection requirements, and non‑destructive testing practices
Lead internal reviews, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent, high‑quality outcomes
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations and facility policies.
Identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure proactive resolution of technical, scheduling, or resource‑related issues
Maintain compliance with access and personnel requirements as applicable to high‑security or controlled work environments
Lead regular technical and programmatic meetings, briefings, and coordination sessions
Maintain clear, timely communication with leadership, team members, and external partners.
Prepare executive‑level briefings, analytical reports, and deliverables summarizing program performance
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission focus across the team
Other duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions, as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required (preferably in engineering, logistics, operations or related field -- may substitute experience for education requirements)

Licenses & Certifications:

Active Secret Security Clearance
Lean/Six Sigma preferred

Experience:

Eight to ten (8-10) or more years supervising maintenance, repair, or modification of air‑cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy ships.
At least five (5) years of concurrent program management experience within an air‑cushion vehicle organization or an aviation/shipboard maintenance or repair environment.
Proven ability to lead large technical teams in a high‑tempo operational or maintenance setting.
Demonstrated experience designing and managing quality control systems and processes.
Familiarity with the Navy 3‑M (Maintenance and Material Management) System.
Strong understanding of industry standards including J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620
Experience overseeing or ensuring compliance with: NAVSEA welding certification requirements, Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures
Ability to integrate these standards into program operations to achieve consistent, high‑quality results
Previous leadership roles supporting naval maintenance, test, or overhaul environments
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Experience managing budgets, analyzing costs, and overseeing subcontractor or vendor performance.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical work across multi‑disciplinary teams.
Ability to hold yourself and others accountable on short-term and long-term goals
Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
High level problem-solving and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Project management principles and practices
Ability to work with various levels of personnel including senior leadership
Use of Microsoft Office software applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other:

Ability to work onsite 5 days per week with additional hours, as required
Some travel, as required by operational needs
This position includes physical activity, personnel must be able to work in environments with the following conditions: repetitive motion, ventilated spaces, heavy lifting, traversing ladders and inclines/declines, climbing/crawling/navigating small and confined spaces, working in kneeling positions, frequent standing, working in hot workspaces due to natural or manmade environments

This opportunity offers career development and growth, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package with generous PTO w/ rollover, 11 paid holidays, company paid events and training, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

FWG Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

In addition, FWG Solutions takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

FWG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected] or call: 202-998-7791. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

About the Company

FWG Solutions

Defense IT services and engineering solutions

FWG Solutions provides technology services and solutions to support U.S. national defense and warfighters, working with DoD, intelligence communities, and federal agencies in cyber and information security, intelligence support, advanced engineering and weapons systems, and enterprise software development. Its offerings are delivered through a mature enterprise program management office and guided by ISO 20000-1:2011, ISO 27001:2013 and CMMI-SVC ML.2 standards to ensure structured, reliable service delivery while acting as a prime contractor on large federal programs and maintaining a GSA IT-70 schedule. The company differentiates itself with DoD mentoring success (Nunn-Perry Award), 8(a)/HUBZone certification, and a global, capable workforce to address national security needs with secure, compliant technology.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: 2012

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at FWG Solutions

See more jobs