Deputy Program Manager – Cloud Development And Migration Services

Deputy Program Manager

ERT is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support upcoming work at NOAA/NWS to help manage critical IT systems for weather data. Duties include:

• Assist the Program Manager in leading day-to-day operations, ensuring projects are executed on time and with high quality, within scope, and on budget
• Oversight/lead Cloud Migration, re-platforming and/or software development in the cloud
• Coordinate across all workstreams (e.g. infrastructure build, application migration, security/compliance, testing and operations)
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain continuity of services and smooth program operations. Ensure progress, risks and blockers are clearly reported to leadership and other appropriate stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, deliverables, and performance requirements

Stakeholder and Client Engagement:

• Serve as a liaison between the customer, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment
• Collaborate with federal agencies and project leads to understand evolving needs, develop solutions, and report progress on deliverables
• Support the Program Manager in facilitating regular meetings, status updates, and progress reports to customer leadership and external partners

Team and Operations Oversight:

• Support, mentor, and manage cross-functional team leads, including scientists, engineers, and technical staff
• Monitor personnel performance, provide coaching as needed, and ensure a high standard of work quality and accountability
• Drive operational excellence through continuous process improvement initiatives
• Support onboarding, role clarity and team alignment

Project Management and Reporting:

• Track and manage project schedules, budgets, and milestones using program management tools and methodologies
• Assist in the preparation of detailed reports and presentations on program status, contract performance, and future priorities
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure quality and timeliness of services

Contract Administration and Compliance:

• Support the Program Manager in managing contract modifications, task orders, and proposal development
• Ensure program activities meet federal regulations and adhere to all contractual obligations

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in program management, project management, or operations management, preferably with previous experience supporting NOAA, NASA, or similar technology-focused federal agencies
• Experience with leading the implementation or managing cloud migrations executed via multiple development trains for a mission critical government IT system
• Strong leadership skills, program management experience, and technical expertise to help lead multidisciplinary teams working at the intersection of science and technology.
• Proven experience in managing teams and large, complex projects which are compliance-heavy.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
• Experience with SAFe or other enterprise agile framework
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience in client engagement and reporting.
• Familiarity with budgeting, resource management, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Education: Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Computer Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.

Location: The position supports work in Silver Spring and College Park, MD and is eligible for an onsite or hybrid work schedule.

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $122,000 - 276,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT uses several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the position's scope and expected duties, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.