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By Light Professional IT Services LLC lists this Deputy to the Senior Vice President opportunity in shipley corner, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Overview
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Position Overview
By Light is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy to support the Senior Vice President of Global Solutions Programs. This is a senior leadership position that demands equal parts strategic thinking, operational discipline, and executive presence. The Deputy will serve as a trusted extension of the SVP, managing critical programs, representing By Light with key Government and industry stakeholders, and driving initiatives forward across a complex, fast-paced federal IT environment.
This role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, operates with minimal oversight, and consistently delivers results across multiple competing priorities.
Responsibilities
Executive Support & Representation : Act as the SVP's primary delegate in meetings, working groups, and customer engagements when required. Represent By Light's interests with DoD, IC, and Federal Civilian customers at all levels.
Program Oversight : Monitor the health, performance, and execution of a portfolio of active federal IT contracts. Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and elevate issues with recommended courses of action.
Business Development Support : Support capture and proposal activities, including customer engagement, competitive analysis, teaming strategy, and solution development. Assist in identifying and qualifying new opportunities aligned with By Light's growth strategy.
Stakeholder Coordination : Serve as the primary coordination point across internal teams, subcontractors, and Government stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical, programmatic, and financial objectives.
Strategic Initiatives : Lead or support special projects at the direction of the SVP, including market assessments, white papers, briefing preparation, and executive communications.
Internal Leadership : Partner with Division Leads, Program Managers, Capture Leads, Contracts, Finance, and HR to drive operational efficiency and ensure program delivery excellence across the portfolio.
Communications : Draft, review, and refine executive-level communications, including internal leadership updates, customer correspondence, and briefings to senior DoD officials and industry partners.
Required Experience/Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in federal IT program management, business development, or a related field
Demonstrated experience supporting or managing DoD and/or Federal Civilian IT contracts with values of $50M+
Strong understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle, contract vehicles (IDIQ, BPA, GWAC), and the DoD/IC customer environment
Proven ability to engage and build relationships at the senior Government official level
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - able to translate complex technical and programmatic concepts into clear executive-level messaging
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, high-tempo environment
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
Prior military service or significant experience supporting DoD commands and programs (DISA, CYBERCOM, DIA, or equivalent)
Familiarity with emerging IT domains including cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, identity & access management, and network operations
PMP, ITIL, or equivalent program management certification
Bachelor's degree preferred
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
Active Secret clearance required
Salary Range
Salary Minimum: $150,000
Salary Maximum: $185,000
The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.
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