Deputy Project Manager

Company: Amyx, Inc.

Location: District of Columbia, United States

Work arrangement: On-site

Employment type: Full-time

Experience: 10+ years

Posted: 2026-10-17

Responsibilities

The Deputy Project Manager serves as the alternate project manager and primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer and COR. They provide subject matter expertise, program management, strategic planning, and analysis to support the CSD Mission Support Services.

Requirements

Candidates must have over ten years of experience providing strategic advice, technical guidance, and leading complex projects. Applicants must also possess or be able to acquire a DHS Secret level suitability clearance.

Skills

  • Project management
  • Program management
  • Strategic planning
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Technical guidance
  • Data analysis
  • Team supervision
  • Cybersecurity
  • Infrastructure security
  • Policy compliance
  • Reporting
  • Documentation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk management
  • Operational support

Benefits

  • Medical plan
  • Dental plan
  • Vision plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account
  • 401(k)
  • Roth
  • Qualified transportation expense
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment
  • Wellness program
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Professional development reimbursement

About this role

Overview
Amyx is seeking to hire a Deputy Project Manager o support our department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Operational Support Services contract in the DC/Metro area.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Project Manager will function as the alternate Project Manager and shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). It is anticipated that the Deputy Project Manager shall be one of the senior-level/ subject matter experts provided by the Contractor for this work effort. The Deputy Project Manager shall provide subject matter expertise, program management, program analysis and reporting, documentation, and/or strategic planning and overall management as required to support to the CSD Mission Support Services work effort.
Familiarity with the following policies and protocols is desired:
DHS Management Directive 140-01, “Information Technology Security Program
• DHS National Security Systems Policy Directive 4300A, Version 13.1, July 25, 2017• DHS National Security Systems Policy Directive 4300B, Version 10.1, November 21, 2018’ for NSS Collateral (Unclass, Secret or Top-Secret Collateral).• ‘DHS Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Systems 4300C Instruction Manual, Version 2.1, March 24, 2017’ for TS SCI/C-LAN.
Qualifications
Shall have more than ten (10) years of experience including, but not limited to:
1. Providing strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff;2. Providing detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues;3. Consulting with client to define need or problem; and supervising studies and leading surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.4. Demonstrating an ability to manage a large, matrixed and remote workforce especially if the contract includes sub-contract agreements5. Active or ability to acquire a DHS Suitability Clearance at the Secret Level.
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) with matching contributions
Roth
Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
Wellness Program
PTO
11 Holidays
Professional Development Reimbursement
Please contact talent@amyx.com with any questions!
Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Physical DemandsEmployee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

About Amyx, Inc.

IT Services and IT Consulting · 501-1,000 employees · headquartered in Reston, Virginia · founded 1999

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