Golden Key Group

About GKG

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands. We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

Golden Key Group's talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise. We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

Overview

The Deputy Program Manager (Deputy PM) serves as the alternate point of contact for the Government and supports the Program Manager in the technical, financial, and contractual management of the program. The Deputy PM assists in managing an integrated Human Resource Management (HRM) program supporting operations, ensuring all contract requirements and performance objectives are met.

This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards, and qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the alternate point of contact to the Government and act on behalf of the Program Manager when required.
• Support overall program management operations, including technical execution, staffing, financial oversight, and contractual compliance.
• Assist with resource planning, staffing coordination, and tasking responses to meet contract requirements.
• Ensure management processes, reporting mechanisms, and business systems support program performance and operational efficiency.
• Support oversight and performance monitoring of subcontractors and teaming partners.
• Assist with management of the HRM program and support expansion to additional operational locations if required.
• Implement industry standards and best practices to strengthen program management and contract administration.
• Provide regular status updates, risk identification, and performance reporting to senior government leaders and program stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Minimum 8 years of human resources experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing programs of similar scope and size.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Golden Key Group, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and lawful employment practices. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees are recognized for their initiative, skills, experience, excellence, and dedication, all within an environment free from unlawful discrimination. By adhering to merit-based hiring practices, clear policies, and professional standards, we ensure that every employee has the opportunity to thrive and make meaningful contributions to the company’s success.

Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision

Golden Key Group, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume and expressing interest in this position, you expressly authorize Golden Key Group (GKG) to share your resume and any personal information contained within it with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this role, as well as other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience. Should GKG, its affiliates, or teaming partners determine that your qualifications align with an opportunity, you may be contacted to initiate pre-employment discussions and will be required to complete an official employment application and any related employment documentation as part of the hiring process.