Description
GXM Technologies is seeking an experienced Deputy Project Lead to lead day-to-day operations for a Federal Government program focused on advancing innovation, strengthening portfolio performance, and enabling data-driven decision-making. This position is based in Washington, DC and requires on-site work five days per week, with local and occasional nationwide travel to support client events as needed.
The Deputy Project Lead serves as the operational lead for day-to-day contract execution, ensuring project activities remain on schedule, deliverables are completed on time, and the project team is effectively coordinated. The ideal candidate is an experienced Federal program management professional with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Qualified candidates will be interviewed in-person at the GXM Arlington office. Selected candidates will be fingerprinted and submitted for a background check prior to onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily execution of contract operations and assist the Project Lead with overall program management.
- Coordinate project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and recurring reporting activities.
- Supervise and provide guidance to Data Analysts and Program Analysts.
- Facilitate meetings, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and track action items to completion.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and recommend solutions to keep work on schedule.
- Review deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with contract requirements.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with Government stakeholders to support program objectives and resolve operational issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of contract objectives.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Management, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience supporting Federal programs, project management, team leadership, schedule and deliverable management, reporting, or stakeholder coordination.
- Experience leading project teams and coordinating multiple workstreams.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Co-Pilot, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SBIR/STTR or other innovation grant programs.
- Experience with program management, financial analysis, grants, or portfolio management.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
$120,000 - $168,000 salary + annual bonus eligibility + medical/dental/vision/STD/LTD/Life + 401(k) + PTO
Equal Employment Opportunity / Legal Disclaimer
GXM Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. GXM Technologies LLC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, which may change at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will where permitted by law, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable legal requirements.?