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Riverside Research · 2 days ago

Deputy Program Manager

Lexington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. They are seeking a Deputy Program Manager to provide Advisory and Assistance Services for advanced radar system programs, supporting government customers and managing multidisciplinary technical teams while driving business growth and financial accountability.

AssociationGovernmentInformation TechnologyMarket ResearchNon ProfitProfessional ServicesSecurity

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide programmatic expertise and advice to government customers. Assisting the Government to lead end-to-end program execution for radar development, integration, test, and deployment.Serve as deputy to the Program Manager, leading day-to-day operations and acting as a key decision-maker in their absence

Act as primary interface with government and industry, ensuring alignment with technical and contractual requirements

Direct cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule and within budget

Identify, track, and mitigate program risks while capitalizing on opportunities

Drive compliance with DoD acquisition policies, standards, and contractual obligations

Travel up to 25%

Other duties as assigned

Supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and program support staff

Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development discussions

Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities to team members

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence

Manage staffing plans, resource allocation, and workload distribution to ensure project success

Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality procedures

Identify, qualify, and capture new business opportunities within radar, sensor, and defense technology domains

Develop and execute strategic capture plans in coordination with business development and engineering teams

Lead proposal efforts, including solution development, pricing strategies, and customer engagement

Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders

Support customer briefings, demonstrations, and technical interchange meetings to advance pursuit strategies

Develop and manage program financial plans, including budgets, forecasts, and earned value reporting

Oversee preparation of cost estimates, Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation, and pricing strategies for proposals

Monitor contract funding, expenditures, and margins; ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting

Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to assess performance, variances, and corrective actions

Support audits and customer financial reporting requirements

Qualification

Radar systems expertiseDoD program managementCost managementBusiness developmentPMP certificationFAR/DFARS knowledgeTechnical leadershipCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsProblem-solving mindset

Required

A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree, 6 years with a Masters degree, a PhD with 3 years experience, and 3 years of experience leading teams in radar systems, defense, or aerospace programs

Active TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance

Proven record of managing complex DoD programs with direct customer engagement

Strong technical understanding of radar systems (RF, signal processing, integration, software)

Demonstrated experience in cost management (EVM, forecasting, BOE preparation)

Hands-on involvement in business development and capture activities

Exceptional communication, leadership, and negotiation skills

Experience with FAR/DFARS contracting processes and DoD acquisition lifecycle

Experience with Radar Modernization and Phased Array Technology

Preferred

PMP or DAU Program Management certification

Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in matrixed organizations

Provide programmatic expertise and advice to government customers in a variety of programs

Background in proposal leadership for radar or electronic warfare systems

Strong record of customer relationship building and account growth

Experience in: Ballistic Missile Defense, Ballistic Missile Technical Collections, Space Based Radar Applications, Space Situational Awareness Experience, Whole Life Engineering Experience