Deputy Program Manager (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

Qualifications 7+ years managing or leading software‑intensive DoD programs. Experience as a PM or Deputy PM Active TS/SCI Security Clearance Currently reside in the Washington DC area & willing to attend frequent in-person meetings (30-40%) Demonstrated ownership of day‑to‑day program execution Hands‑on experience with Agile or Hybrid software delivery frameworks. Experience working on programs involving advanced analytics, AI/ML, optimization, or data‑driven systems. Experience delivering software that supports real operational users, exercises, or deployments. Strong bias toward execution, learning, and delivery . Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑evolving problem spaces . Able to make decisions with incomplete information. Able to influence without authority across highly technical teams. Preferred

Qualifications Experience transitioning AI‑enabled or data‑centric systems from prototype to operational scale. Familiarity with DevSecOps, cloud‑native architectures, or secure data pipelines . Experience operating in high‑tempo, high‑visibility programs . What Success Looks Like You quickly become the engine of daily execution . You earn trust as a credible stand‑in for the Program Manager. Delivery becomes clearer, faster, and more resilient. Teams move forward confidently in an AI‑driven environment. The program pushes boundaries — responsibly — without losing operational trust. What We Offer: A fully remote, results-based environment Competitive salary,

bonus, and equity package 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval Flexible work environment where you manage your work day 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave Salary Range: $175,000-215,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Applicant Data Disclosure By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Defcon AI uses third-party service providers to facilitate its recruitment and hiring processes. These providers include applicant tracking systems, candidate verification platforms, and fraud detection tools (collectively, "Hiring Platforms"). Your application materials, including your résumé, cover letter, work samples, responses to application questions, and any other information you submit, may be transmitted to and processed by these Hiring Platforms for the following purposes: Managing and administering your application throughout the hiring process; Verifying the accuracy and authenticity of application materials, including by cross-referencing information you provide against publicly available sources and proprietary databases; Identifying indicators of potentially fraudulent, fabricated, or materially misleading application content, including but not limited to discrepancies between submitted materials and publicly available professional profiles, geographic anomalies, and fabricated work histories. Applications that are flagged through this process as containing indicators of fraud or material misrepresentation may be declined from further consideration. If you have questions about the status of your application or the evaluation process, please contact [email protected] . Defcon AI requires its Hiring Platform providers to process your information solely for the purposes described above and in accordance with applicable law. Your information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes and any applicable legal obligations, after which it will be deleted in accordance with Defcon AI's data retention policies. For more information about how your data is used, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Applicant Privacy Notice .

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