About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Job Title: Deputy Program Manager
Location: McLean, VA | Virginia Beach, VA
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Required Certification(s): PMP
Job Description
Agile Defense is looking for a Program Manager with robust experience supporting Navy training initiatives and overseeing complex, multi-faceted programs. The ideal candidate will bring disciplined expertise across program execution, workforce leadership, and customer engagement to ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality results.
Conceptual knowledge of U.S. Navy Integrated Training Systems
Experience with cost, schedule and performance as it relates to program execution
Program and Personnel Management
Financial Management
Risk Management Policies and Assessment
Successfully managing Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of the Navy (DoN) Contracts/Task Orders of similar size and complexity
Program Management experience running a large support services contract with multiple Sub-contractors
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with customers and to deliver quality products on time and within budget
Demonstrated ability to plan, design, coordinate, and control the progress of project work to meet sponsor objectives
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse technical workforce consisting of multiple skill sets
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline
Eight (8) years program management experience with four (4) years of experience managing DoD/DoN programs
Active PMP certification
Must be able to travel up to 20% CONUS & OCONUS
Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active Secret clearance at minimum
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
- Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
- Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
- Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
- Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
- Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
- Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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