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Rincon Research Corp

Deputy Program Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$133K - $163K/yr

Coordinate customer engagements, technical reviews, executive briefings, and contractual deliverables, including CDRL management. * Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while driving issue ...

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How much do executive program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive program manager in Tucson, AZ is $101,602.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,200.00 and $125,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an executive program manager do?

An Executive Program Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale programs within an organization. They coordinate multiple projects, manage cross-functional teams, and align program objectives with the company’s strategic goals. This role involves resource allocation, risk management, stakeholder communication, and ensuring all projects deliver value on time and within budget. Executive Program Managers often report to senior leadership and play a key role in driving organizational change and growth.

How does an executive program manager typically interact with cross-functional teams to drive large-scale initiatives?

Executive Program Managers play a pivotal role in aligning cross-functional teams, such as engineering, marketing, finance, and operations, to ensure the successful delivery of complex initiatives. They facilitate regular meetings, set clear expectations, and resolve interdepartmental challenges to keep projects on track. Additionally, they act as a central point of communication, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and working towards shared goals. This role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills to navigate competing priorities and foster collaboration across diverse teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive program manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Program Manager, you need advanced project management expertise, strategic planning abilities, and a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives—often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree and PMP or similar certification. Familiarity with program management tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet, as well as experience with budgeting and performance tracking systems, is essential. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills help you motivate teams and align diverse groups toward shared goals. These skills and qualities are vital to effectively deliver large-scale programs on time and within budget while driving organizational success.

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Infographic showing various Executive Program Manager job openings in Tucson, AZ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,642 per year, or $49.8 per hour.

Program Manager

Tucson, AZ

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$125K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

WHAT IS TEGE - Tax Exempt/Government Entities ?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
  • Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s):
    • TEGE - Exempt Organizations and Government Entities - Government Entities, Federal, State, Local (FSL)
REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILSQualifications:

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience would include one year of substantive supervisory or program management experience at the GS-13 or GS-14 level or equivalent level manager or comparable management or leadership experiences outside of Federal service. To be qualifying for this position your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate:

  • Applying management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts, sufficient to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space, and to accomplish program objectives through combined technical and administrative oversight
  • Applying appropriate operations, policies, applicable laws, regulations, rules, practices, procedures, and techniques sufficient to provide oversight and direction in the planning, development, and implementation of the technical aspects of programs directly related and/or specific to the position being filled.
  • Applying budget and fiscal methods used in establishing and maintaining an organization.
  • Working on major programs segments, organizational structures and/or functional responsibilities specific to the position being filled.
  • Analyzing and reporting enterprise risks using established risk management principles, tools, practices, and frameworks to manage risks.
  • Providing strategic recommendations to executive leadership to strengthen governance, support mission objectives, and enhance organizational performance.
  • Communicating technical, and sensitive information through written reports, executive briefings, presentations, and consultations with senior executives, managers, employees, and external stakeholders to build consensus, influence outcomes, and support strategic initiatives.


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You must also meet the following requirement(s):

  • TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
Go to Understanding the IRS Paybands for GS/IR conversion.

Education:A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).Employment Type: OTHER

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