ActioNet is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to provide mission-focused leadership for our United States Marine Corps Portfolio. This role is critical for overseeing daily operations across a geographically distributed contract, driving strategic growth, and serving as the primary interface to USMC stakeholders.

What You'll Do

Drive daily execution across all task order locations, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality.
Oversee risk, issue, and schedule management processes to proactively identify and mitigate obstacles.
Lead integrated cross-functional teams, delivering high-impact solutions on time and within budget.
Manage contract transitions, ramp-up activities, and task order launches.
Serve as the primary liaison to USMC Contracting Officer Representatives, Government Program Managers, and other stakeholders.
Lead recurring program reviews, executive briefings, and technical interchange meetings.
Build and sustain trusted customer relationships.
Own program financial performance, including spend plan development and burn rate analysis.
Maintain portfolio fiscal health with zero tolerance for budget overruns.
Ensure compliance with contract terms, reporting requirements, and audit readiness.
Align staffing strategies with evolving mission demands, optimizing utilization.
Coach and mentor project managers to ensure consistent execution of standards.
Coordinate surge operations, contingency support, and workforce planning.
Translate operational performance into future opportunity by capturing lessons learned.
Partner with BD and Capture teams to shape and contribute to winning proposals.
Lead strategic planning to align program execution with corporate growth objectives.

What We're Looking For

10+ years of progressive leadership in program/project management with DoD or Federal IDIQ contracts.
Proven track record managing portfolios valued at >$50M with distributed teams across multiple sites.
Experience with contract startup, customer deliverables (CDRLs), and operational performance metrics.
Background in IT infrastructure, cyber/IA, network engineering, or systems integration.
PMP or PgMP certification.
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Active Secret clearance required.

Nice to Have

Direct experience with USMC customers within the past 5 years.
Familiarity with Agile project delivery and systems engineering lifecycle.
Knowledge of cloud services, enterprise networking, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and executive communication skills.
TS eligibility strongly preferred.

Team & Environment

You will lead integrated cross-functional teams distributed across multiple locations.

Benefits & Compensation

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Education and Professional Training
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
Paid Holidays: 11 per year
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Disability Insurance

Work Mode

This role is hybrid. The primary location is Quantico, VA.

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.