Deputy Program Manager

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) has created this Evergreen Talent Pool post for gathering qualified candidates for a position relating to Deputy Program Manager to support our clients in various locations across the US.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability—where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities

The Deputy Program Manager supports the overall execution of Information Security Program Support Services task order, assisting the Program Manager with contract performance, resource coordination, project governance, risk tracking, stakeholder communication, and delivery oversight. This role helps ensure cybersecurity operations, RMF support, incident response, vulnerability management, architecture support, reporting, and policy activities remain aligned with cost, schedule, scope, quality, and mission objectives.

• Support day-to-day program execution across all cybersecurity task areas.
• Assist with management controls, schedule tracking, dependency management, risk and issue tracking, and resource coordination.
• Support recurring program status meetings, Quarterly Program Reviews, stakeholder briefings, and executive reporting.
• Coordinate across technical, governance, and operational teams including ISSOs, system owners, security engineers, vulnerability analysts, incident responders, and program leadership.
• Support development and maintenance of the Task Order Management Plan, Program Management Plan, Integrated Master Schedule, risk register, meeting minutes, action item logs, lessons learned, SOPs, dashboards, and recurring status reports.
• Monitor deliverable quality, timeliness, completeness, and alignment with federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Help identify performance variances, emerging risks, and recommended mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience managing or supporting complex federal cybersecurity, information security, or IT program operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FISMA, NIST RMF, cybersecurity reporting, vulnerability management, incident response, and security governance.
• Experience working with Government CORs, technical stakeholders, and program leadership.
• Ability to coordinate multiple project workstreams and maintain disciplined program visibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for executive-level reporting.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CISSP, CISM, ITIL, CISA, Security+, or similar cybersecurity/program management certification.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• Schedule is full-time, Monday – Friday 40-hour week, 4/10’s, or 9/80’s and may require on call or overnight shifts depending on contract needs.
• This position may be fully onsite or hybrid/remote depending on the needs of the specific contract.

Benefits

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

Starting compensation for this role typical salary ranges between $184,966 – $217,607 annually is commensurate with experience relative to the position and may vary based on candidate geographical location.

EEO

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.

Schedule is full-time, Monday – Friday 40-hour week, 4/10’s, or 9/80’s and may require on call or overnight shifts depending on contract needs.

ReqID#: 1506