Deputy Project Manager

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Glacier is accelerating healthcare delivery and providing superior force health readiness across the military, federal, and civilian landscapes. Goldbelt Glacier is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas.

Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Deputy Project Manager (DPM) to support the execution and management of a critical contract for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Planning and Exercise Division (PED). The DPM will assist the Project Manager in leading cross-cutting enterprise planning initiatives, coordinating across task areas, ensuring quality deliverables, and supporting internal team operations.

This position plays a vital role in the development and coordination of strategic and operational plans that strengthen FEMA's readiness to respond to disasters and emergencies across the United States.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in emergency management planning, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a desire to contribute to meaningful work that enhances national resilience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day contract oversight and coordination with FEMA stakeholders and internal teams.
• Assist in tracking contract deliverables, milestones, risks, and resource allocations across PED task areas.
• Lead or support sub-teams in the development and maintenance of planning tools, data frameworks, templates, and knowledge management systems.
• Help coordinate efforts across branches supporting both deliberate and crisis action planning.
• Support the execution of planning workflow standardization initiatives and documentation of standard operating procedures.
• Prepare drafts of project documentation including status reports, briefings, risk logs, and meeting minutes.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact to the government and support issue resolution and communication flow.
• Monitor team performance and ensure alignment with contract goals and FEMA's mission requirements.
• Provide quality assurance and ensure documentation and deliverables meet FEMA and contractual standards.
• Step into the Project Manager role during absences or as delegated.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong understanding of planning processes, program management, and contract operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and project management tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in project or program support roles on federal government contracts, preferably with FEMA or in emergency management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams and cross-functional projects.
• Must have a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $145,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.