Deputy Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager Vendor Threat Mitigation Support Cell (VTM SC)

The U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) conducts vendor vetting operations to ensure U.S. Government funds do not support adversarial activities. To support this mission, USCENTCOM requires a Vendor Threat Mitigation Support Cell (VTM SC) to provide Publicly Available Information (PAI) research, reporting, document translation, and cultural analysis. These efforts enable informed decision-making on vendor risk assessments and support compliance with Section 841 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Deputy Program Manager is a designated Key Personnel responsible for the successful execution of the VTM SC contract. They provide leadership, program oversight, and direct coordination with USCENTCOM to ensure accurate, timely, and mission-essential deliverables. Their roles are central to maintaining operational continuity, ensuring compliance with national security requirements, and guaranteeing uninterrupted vendor threat mitigation support during contingencies and crises.

Place of Performance : USG facilities on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida; unclassified research, reporting, and document translation with cultural language analysis may be performed on and / or off MacDill Air Force Base.

Schedule : The Deputy Program Manager shall be physically onsite and available to attend weekly meetings between the hours of 0730 to 1630 EST, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings.

Period of Performance : 12-month base period, plus (4) four 12-month option periods. Anticipated start date of March 2026.

Requirements : US citizen Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in any field of study Five years or more of experience managing resources, supervising personnel, and leading teams. Proficient in utilizing the Microsoft Suite of applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. An active USG TS / SCI clearance with at least one year remaining before the reinvestigation requirement.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Serves as the designated alternate and acts on behalf of the Program Manager when absent.
• Shares full authority with the Program Manager to represent the contractor on all contract matters related to daily operations.
• Provides continuity in oversight of contractor workforce performance and deliverables.
• Ensures operational support and management presence at all required meetings and boards in the absence of the Program Manager.
• Assists in monitoring compliance with USCENTCOM policies, security requirements, and mission essential service continuation plans.

Location : Tampa, FL