Deputy Program Manager-Portfolio Solutions

Everforth ECS is seeking a Deputy Program Manager-Portfolio Solutions to work in a hybrid schedule in our Arlington, VA office.

Everforth ECS is seeking a Portfolio Solutions Leader to support CISA in driving integrated mission solutions, capability maturity, and future-state modernization across CISA mission areas. This role serves as the connective layer between customer delivery, capability leadership, technical strategy, and innovation to identify reusable solutions, mature capability roadmaps, and improve cross-functional integration across the portfolio.

This position is one of two Deputy Portfolio Program Manager roles supporting the overall program. The Portfolio Solutions Leader will work across multiple mission spaces to connect operational needs, surface dependencies, solve cross-capability challenges, and translate mission requirements into scalable, repeatable solutions. This role will also lead the development and management of the program R&D pipeline, ensuring that modernization opportunities and innovation initiatives are captured, matured, and aligned to future customer growth opportunities.

This is a strategic and operational leadership role requiring strong systems thinking, technical translation ability, cross-functional integration experience, and the ability to influence senior subject matter experts across complex federal mission environments.

Role & Responsibilities

Support the execution and day-to-day management of a large federal cybersecurity and IT services portfolio consisting of multiple projects, stakeholders, and delivery teams.

Serve as one of two Deputy Portfolio Program Managers responsible for oversight and execution of designated mission areas within the broader program portfolio.

Lead cross-capability integration across the customer's portfolio to identify shared mission needs, dependencies, and reusable solution opportunities

Partner with Capability Leads to support development, alignment, and maturation of capability roadmaps across mission areas

Identify and solve cross-capability operational challenges where delivery, technical, and mission needs intersect

Lead and manage the program R&D pipeline by identifying, prioritizing, and maturing innovation opportunities, modernization efforts, and reusable mission capabilities

Work closely with the programmatic Technology Leader to shape future-state solutioning, scalable service models, and growth opportunities aligned to customer mission needs

Partner with Delivery Leads to identify recurring customer pain points, operational gaps, and scalable solution opportunities

Drive the development of reusable service models, operational patterns, governance structures, and integrated solution frameworks

Manage and lead the Capability Enablement Team (Project Manager, Business Analyst, Technical Writer, Communications Lead)

Support operational visibility across mission spaces to reduce silos, improve integration, and strengthen program scalability

Facilitate strategic planning for emerging customer priorities, federal cyber directives, and future mission growth opportunities

What Success Looks Like

Stronger integration across program capabilities and delivery spaces

Matured capability roadmaps aligned to mission needs and future-state opportunities

Established and active R&D pipeline supporting modernization and innovation

Increased reusable and scalable mission solutions

Improved alignment between technical vision and operational execution

Reduced duplication and stronger visibility into mission dependencies

Clear identification of future growth opportunities across CISA mission spaces

Requirements:

Active Top-Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one

Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain/maintain DHS Public Trust Suitability (EOD)

10+ years of experience in federal program management, mission integration, solutioning, or capability strategy

Experience supporting Federal Civilian agencies, with preference for DHS or CISA mission environments

Strong experience in cross-functional integration, portfolio-level problem solving, or enterprise operational alignment

Experience developing capability roadmaps, modernization strategies, or reusable operational models

Experience working within cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, or mission-focused operational environments

Demonstrated ability to build and mature innovation pipelines, R&D initiatives, or future-state mission capabilities

Strong stakeholder management and influence skills across senior technical and operational leadership

Experience leading direct reports and enabling high-performing teams

Strong systems thinking, strategic planning, and operational problem-solving skills

Ability to translate between technical vision and operational execution

Req Benefits:

Benefits - Everforth ECS