{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c20640de8a7d297de314aa2e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c20640de8a7d297de314aa2e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c20640de8a7d297de314aa2e","title":"Deputy Program Manager","description":"Overview:\n\nPROGRAM MANAGER (ATCDC)\n\nBowhead is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to lead the anticipated Data Collection Support Services (DCSS) contract supporting the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) in Aberdeen, MD. The Deputy Program Manager will support the Program Manager and have responsibility for contract execution, workforce management, technical performance, quality, safety, reporting, and coordination with Government leadership.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nEssential Functions include but are not limited to:\n\nServe as the primary or secondary contractor representative and maintain authority to make decisions regarding contract performance.\nAssist the Program Manager in directing overall performance of DCSS requirements, including test-data collection, computer operations, technical writing, scheduling support, and associated administration.\nHelp with managing contract staffing, hiring, training, qualification requirements, and workforce continuity.\nCoordinate resource planning with ATC personnel to support changing test schedules and mission requirements.\nOversee technical performance, quality assurance, safety, security, and Government-furnished property accountability.\nManage performance deficiencies, corrective actions, deliverable timeliness, and communications with Government representatives.\nMaintain effective coordination among Government stakeholders, contractor teams, and corporate support organizations.\nEstablish and maintain an authorized alternate to act during the Program Manager's absence.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline and eight to ten (8-10) years’ of relevant experience\nShall possess five to seven (5-7) years’ data collection experience in a test and evaluation environment\nShall also possess five (5) years’ experience supervising 50 or more people in a technical environment.\nDemonstrated supervisory authority consistent with the PWS definition, including responsibility for personnel direction, assignments, disciplinary actions, or effective recommendations requiring independent judgment.\nCompetency in communication, leadership, logistics automated systems, team management, and risk management.\nMust be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction.\nAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.\nStrong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.\n\nPreferred Experience:\n\nArmy or DoD developmental and operational test environments.\nAberdeen Proving Ground, ATC, or other Major Range and Test Facility Base operations.\nManagement of Service Contract Labor Standards and collective bargaining agreement workforces.\nLarge technical workforce transitions, succession planning, and performance-improvement initiatives.\n\nTargeted salary range is $130,000 to $160,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift 10-25 pounds on occasion.\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.\nMust be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.\n\nPlease note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.\n\n#LI-NA1","company":"Bowhead","rawCompany":"bowhead","city":"Aberdeen","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-29T10:47:46.488Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Deputy Program Manager","description":"Overview:\n\nPROGRAM MANAGER (ATCDC)\n\nBowhead is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to lead the anticipated Data Collection Support Services (DCSS) contract supporting the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) in Aberdeen, MD. The Deputy Program Manager will support the Program Manager and have responsibility for contract execution, workforce management, technical performance, quality, safety, reporting, and coordination with Government leadership.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nEssential Functions include but are not limited to:\n\nServe as the primary or secondary contractor representative and maintain authority to make decisions regarding contract performance.\nAssist the Program Manager in directing overall performance of DCSS requirements, including test-data collection, computer operations, technical writing, scheduling support, and associated administration.\nHelp with managing contract staffing, hiring, training, qualification requirements, and workforce continuity.\nCoordinate resource planning with ATC personnel to support changing test schedules and mission requirements.\nOversee technical performance, quality assurance, safety, security, and Government-furnished property accountability.\nManage performance deficiencies, corrective actions, deliverable timeliness, and communications with Government representatives.\nMaintain effective coordination among Government stakeholders, contractor teams, and corporate support organizations.\nEstablish and maintain an authorized alternate to act during the Program Manager's absence.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline and eight to ten (8-10) years’ of relevant experience\nShall possess five to seven (5-7) years’ data collection experience in a test and evaluation environment\nShall also possess five (5) years’ experience supervising 50 or more people in a technical environment.\nDemonstrated supervisory authority consistent with the PWS definition, including responsibility for personnel direction, assignments, disciplinary actions, or effective recommendations requiring independent judgment.\nCompetency in communication, leadership, logistics automated systems, team management, and risk management.\nMust be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction.\nAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.\nStrong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.\n\nPreferred Experience:\n\nArmy or DoD developmental and operational test environments.\nAberdeen Proving Ground, ATC, or other Major Range and Test Facility Base operations.\nManagement of Service Contract Labor Standards and collective bargaining agreement workforces.\nLarge technical workforce transitions, succession planning, and performance-improvement initiatives.\n\nTargeted salary range is $130,000 to $160,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift 10-25 pounds on occasion.\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.\nMust be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.\n\nPlease note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.\n\n#LI-NA1","datePosted":"2026-10-29T10:47:46.488Z","dateModified":"2026-10-29T10:47:46.488Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Bowhead","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Aberdeen","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c20640de8a7d297de314aa2e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c20640de8a7d297de314aa2e"}}