Deputy Project Manager - Research

Who We Are

DCG is an award-winning, full-service engagement, digital, research, and data company with over 15 years of experience supporting the military, Veterans, and the American public. DCG strategically researches, plans, executes, and evaluates large-scale, multi-platform outreach initiatives across a wide range of mission-driven issues including human trafficking awareness, mental health stigma reduction, suicide prevention, ending homelessness, Veteran health, transportation safety, small business resources, and public diplomacy, to name a few. Additionally, our research and digital teams employ mixed methods research, Human-Centered Design (HCD), and change management principles to integrate new technologies built around well-researched user journeys.

Position Overview

DCG is seeking a motivated and adaptable project management professional to provide cross-functional support across an active and growing project portfolio. This role combines project coordination, research support, and administrative functions, making it well-suited for a mid-level professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is comfortable working across multiple client engagements simultaneously. The Deputy PM will report directly to the Senior Director and serve as a connective resource across internal teams and client-facing work, with responsibilities expected to evolve as the portfolio expands.

Location

Fully Remote; the selected candidate will work during DCG’s core Eastern Standard Time business hours. Candidates located within the National Capital Region will be given preference given the possibility for ad-hoc, in-person support.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Administration 
  • Support meeting logistics, agenda preparation, and note-taking across active projects
  • Draft and manage client and internal communications on behalf of project leads
  • Track tasks, action items, and deadlines using MS Planner or similar tools
  • Maintain project documentation, file organization, and status reporting
  • Monitor burn rates and flag variances to project leads
  • Support schedule creation, milestone tracking, and deliverable coordination
  • Assist with subcontractor follow-up and coordination as needed
• Project Management Support (35%)
  
  • Draft, review, and format project deliverables across health, federal, and commercial engagements
  • Assist with invoice tracking and coordination with finance as needed
  • Step into Deputy PM functions on assigned projects as workload and capacity allow
  • Coordinate across internal teams to ensure consistent communication and delivery
• Research Support (25%)
  
  • Assist with qualitative data coding and analysis using Dedoose or similar platforms
  • Support technical document and literature review
  • Contribute to theme development and synthesis reporting
  • Support proposal development across the health portfolio including editing, formatting, and compliance review

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (public health, social sciences, communications, business, or related)
• 3–5 years of experience in project coordination, research support, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated client-facing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams and MS Planner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision
• Comfort working across diverse federal and commercial client environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in federal consulting, public health, or health research environments
• Dedoose or other qualitative research platform experience

Culture at DCG 

DCG boasts a flexible and adaptable culture. We value hardworking, self-motivated, and dedicated team members and are committed to fostering ample opportunities for career advancement.  Get a glimpse into our culture here:

• DCG Life Medium Blog: https://medium.com/dcg-life
• DCG Life Instagram: @dcglife

Benefits Snapshot

• A range of comprehensive healthcare plans, encompassing medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with group life coverage. The firm covers 60% of the premium cost for employees and all dependents.
• Generous paid time off including paid federal holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company mat