What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Project Manager position at Red River?
In support of the U.S. Navy’s PEO IWS-X initiative, the Deputy Project Manager supports the Senior Project Manager in the coordination, delivery, and oversight of project activities. This role assists with contract deliverables, CDRL development and submission, staff onboarding/offboarding, project scheduling, and general account management. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and experienced in supporting complex projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet
Red River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.
In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodation@redriver.com. PLEASE NOTE: This contact channel is reserved for use by individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to submit an expression of interest in a position within Red River.
Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.
Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Project Manager with development, tracking, and submission of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
- Assist with the preparation, review, and delivery of contract deliverables to ensure compliance and on‑time submission.
- Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding tasks, including access requests, equipment coordination, and documentation.
- Maintain project documentation, reports, schedules, and status trackers.
- Assist with project scheduling, milestone tracking, and meeting coordination.
- Support account and program management tasks, including resource planning and tracking project activities.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks or issues, and communicate updates to the Senior Project Manager.
- Facilitate communication between internal teams, leadership, and customer stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project processes and workflow efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 2–5 years of experience in project coordination or project management.
- Active Secret Clearance required.
- Experience supporting government or DoD projects preferred.
- Working knowledge of CDRLs, contract deliverables, and compliance processes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Teams, and project management tools.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, or similar certification.
- Experience supporting IT, engineering, or technical programs.
- Familiarity with government contracting environments.
- Detail‑oriented
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Customer‑focused mindset
- Proactive and adaptable
- U.S. Citizenship Required
EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet
Red River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.
In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodation@redriver.com. PLEASE NOTE: This contact channel is reserved for use by individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to submit an expression of interest in a position within Red River.
Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.