DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER, GOVERNMENT CAMPUS
Chantilly, VA, United States23h ago
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Key details
- Salary
- $170K–$200K/yr
- Location
- Chantilly, VA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Product / Program management
- Focus area
- other
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizens only
- Posted
- 23h ago
Skills
About the role
Peterson Companies
As one of the Washington, D.C. region’s largest privately owned real estate developers, Peterson Companies creates places that bring people together. With more than 60 years of experience, our diverse portfolio spans retail, residential, office, self-storage, and industrial, reflecting a long-standing commitment to thoughtful development and lasting impact across the region.
Who You Are:
You enjoy working for a company that has an active culture with excellent perks that foster work life balance. You are passionate about delivering world class customer service and fostering an environment of respect and inclusivity. You enjoy engaging with a team to deliver results and meet deadlines, but are also capable of independent work product delivery. You approach challenges with a positive attitude and tactful communication.
The Deputy Program Manager works closely with the Program Manager to manage and oversee facility operations and financial management for a large Government contract. This includes customer interface and oversight of contract compliance/administration, property management and project management.
What You Bring:
- U.S. Citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility).
- Active Top Secret clearance, or eligibility for and willingness to apply for and maintain one.
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business, Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, or related field is preferred but equivalent work experience will be considered.
- 5+ years of commercial property management, facilities management, or project management experience, ideally in a mission critical environment.
- Proven experience managing large campus, commercial or government facilities.
- Working knowledge of facility compliance requirements in a secure environment.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be detail oriented, organized and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with property management and accounting software (Maximo, MRI), Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
Responsibilities:
- Campus Operations Management
- Oversee daily operations of assigned buildings, grounds, and shared infrastructure on a large government campus
- Ensure compliance with government contract requirements, facility security standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure standards for maintenance, life-safety systems, and physical security are met
- Coordinate with government stakeholders on operational matters
- Manage vendor, contractor, and subcontractor relationships and performance
- Work with the team to schedule all budgeted maintenance and services, and track to completion any repairs needed
- Execute from beginning to end assigned operating and tenant requested projects
- Support Operations Manager in the preparation of CDRLs as needed
- Financial Performance
- Prepare, manage, and monitor operating budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
- Analyze monthly financial statements and variance reports, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Review and approve invoices, manage purchase orders, and support cost tracking for government contract deliverables
- Support annual budget planning, capital improvement projects, and facility lifecycle planning
- Facilities & Asset Management
- Work with technical managers to oversee preventive maintenance programs for building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, access control)
- Manage capital improvement and renovation projects, ensuring work is coordinated with security and operational requirements
- Maintain accurate facility records, inspection logs, and documentation for government audits and reviews
- Security & Compliance
- Ensure all facility operations align with government security requirements, including access control and visitor/escort procedures
- Partner with security personnel to maintain compliance with physical security and personnel security protocols
- Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and incident response for the campus