Deputy Program Manager

Current Active Top Secret Clearance Required and ability to obtain SCI and PolyCompass Strategy Solutions is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to support a high-profile federal law enforcement background investigation program. This role will serve as the primary backup to the Program Manager, overseeing daily operations, supervising contractor personnel, and ensuring contract performance. The Deputy PM will act as a key liaison with government stakeholders, manage communications, implement quality control measures, and drive both tactical and strategic work plans to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.Company OverviewCompass Strategy Solutions (CSS) is a Government Contracting business specializing in law enforcement support services for the Federal Government. Join a team of experienced professionals and a fast-growing business. We offer competitive benefits. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.Responsibilities:

• Serve as PM in the PM's absence, or when the position is temporarily vacant.
• Manage and oversee administrative and daily operations.
• Serve as overall program lead on the BPA call order and principal liaison between the Government and Contractor.
• Serve as primary POC; facilitate effective communications.
• Proactively identify and mitigate issues among Contractor personnel and between the Contractor and Government stakeholders.
• Attend regular meetings with Government stakeholders to discuss workload, performance, and emergent issues.
• Ensure quality control implementation.
• Produce required contractual and programmatic reports and briefings.
• Implement and exercise quality control for Contractor personnel to deliver services and products on schedule and within budget.
• Be responsible for Contractor and personnel, work output and products, and contract deliverables.
• Implement short (tactical) and long term (strategic) work plans to ensure successful contract performance.
• Establish and enforce work performance standards.
• Coordinate with Government program offices for work schedule assignments.
• Review and remediate work discrepancies.
• Supervise Contractor personnel.
• Communicate company policies and organizational goals.
• Ensure all incoming contractors are adequately trained for their respective positions/billets.
• Be responsible for successful contract performance.
• Track all incoming Contractor personnel, weekly status reports, and contract-related issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Minimum of eight (8) plus years federal, state, local or military law enforcement experience OR ten (10) or more years of experience managing tasks and supervising people, including experience in human resources and personnel security.
• At least five (5) years of experience directly related to managing or performing responsibilities Described below.
• Experience with EO 12960 and 12968, SEAD 4 and SEAD 7.
• Experience as a functional practitioner of Continuous Vetting and Trusted Workforce 2.0 or programs similar in scope and scale.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior security program management experience.
• Prior experience managing all aspects of a full-scope BI program.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's Degree with 4 years of relevant experience.

Clearance:

• TS/SCI, or able to obtain SCI access and pass a security CI polygraph exam.

Benefits:Compass Strategy Solutions offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.Physical Demands and Work Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.The employee must possess a valid Driver’s License and be willing to travel business using own or a rental vehicle within a defined travel area by the customer. Must be willing to travel via air and other means of public transportation as required by the customer.The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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