**Responsibilities & Qualifications** **RESPONSIBILITIES** + **Technical Proficiency:** In-depth knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, and software development, as well as familiarity with government regulations, compliance, and security standards (e.g., FAR, DFARS, NIST). + **Leadership and Communication Skills:** Strong leadership abilities to guide teams, resolve conflicts, and make strategic decisions, combined with effective communication with stakeholders, team members, and senior management. + **Financial Management:** Expertisein budgeting and financial oversight to manage effectively, with the ability toallocateresources efficiently and track expenses. + **Risk Management:** Proficient in identifying and mitigating risks associated with the contract and developing contingency plans to ensure project success. + **Contract Management:** Skilled in understanding contractual terms, deliverables, and performance metrics, with strong negotiation skills for contract modifications or extensions. + **Vendor Management:** Experienced in coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and external partners to ensuretimelydelivery of services and adherence to quality standards. + **Quality Assurance:** Implements processes tomonitorand evaluate project performance while ensuring compliance with quality requirements. + **Reporting and Documentation:** Regularly updates stakeholders on project status, risks, and achievements, whilemaintainingaccuraterecords and documentation. + **Adaptability and Problem-Solving:** Capable of handling unexpected challenges, adapting to changing project requirements, and creatively solving complex issues. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent field(such as computer science, information technology, or business administration) + Project Management Institute certification or equivalent certification(PMP, ITIL) + 8years of experience in management of LANsupport, system integration, complex network designs, network administration, telecommunications, and data processing projects + 5years of experience in management of broad-based IT programs + Advanced customer service skillsand training **Overview** We are seeking aDeputyProgram Manager to join our team supportingthe United States Senate in Washington, DC. Thisprogram provides comprehensive services for Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), supporting aroundroughly 12,000 users. The program covers the acquisition, delivery, configuration, integration, and upgrade of IT products, along with installation and on-site maintenance, including help desk services.Additionalsupport includes hardware delivery, moves, upgrades in state offices, and technicalassistancefor systems, ensuring efficient, secure, and up-to-date IT infrastructure. TheDeputy Program Managerwillassistthe Program Manager in overseeing and executingtheprogram, ensuring it meets its goals, timelines, and budget.Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, managing project teams,facilitatingcommunication among stakeholders, and addressing any issues that arise.Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring to ensure the program's success. Act as a bridge between the Program Manager and the team, help implement strategies, track progress, andmaintaindocumentation, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". **Additional Job Information** **COMPETENCIES** + Establish Focus + Change Management + Develop Others + Oral Communication + Written Communication + Interpersonal Awareness + Build Relationships + Analytical Thinking + Conceptual Thinking + Strategic Thinking + Technical Expertise + Initiative + Foster Innovation + Results Oriented + Teamwork + Customer Service **WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Location: WashingtonD.C. + Type of environment:Varies + Noise level:(Low, Medium, High) + Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to workeveningsand weekends to meet program and contract needs. + Amount of Travel:10% **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. **WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE** Citizenship: US Citizen Clearance requirement:Capitol Police Background Check **OTHER DUTIES** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance. **Job Locations** _US-DC-Washington_ **ID** _2024-7342_ **Category** _Management_ **Type** _Regular Full-Time_