Deputy Program Manager / Agile Lead

Nava; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking a Deputy Program Manager and Agile Lead to support a cybersecurity program in San Antonio. This on-site role combines deputy program management with hands-on SAFe/Agile leadership across multiple value streams and RMF activities.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of DoD/cyber/IT delivery leadership, SAFe certification, and a proven ability to translate government priorities into executable actions while fostering collaboration and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, CS, Engineering, IT, or Info Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day program leadership and Agile execution across Value Streams.
• Lead SAFe/Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and demos.
• Manage resources, risks, dependencies, and delivery commitments to meet government objectives.
• Integrate cybersecurity and RMF activities into SAFe/DevSecOps workflows with ISSMs/ISSO/ISSEs.
• Support program leadership, staffing, performance reviews, and monthly reporting.
• Communicate program performance and risks to government and AnaVation leadership.
• Mentor teams and promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile leadership

DoD RMF knowledge

Senior stakeholder engagement

Program leadership

Clearance TS/SCI

SAFe certification (SSM/SASM/SA/RTE)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering/IT/Info Systems

Tools

RMF

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Program Manager / Agile Lead tosupport one of our cybersecurity programs in our San Antonio office. This position combines Deputy Program Managerresponsibilities with hands‑on Agile leadership supporting cybersecurity engineering, RMF, and cATO activities acrossmultiple Value Streams. The position supports day-to-day program execution, working directly with Governmentleadership, ISSMs, ISSOs, ISSEs, cloud/DevSecOps engineers, and other mission stakeholders to translate evolvingGovernment priorities into executable team actions. The successful candidate must be an adaptable leader capable ofoperating independently in a dynamic mission environment. This is a full‑time, on‑site position supporting classifiedenvironments in San Antonio, Texas.

Position Responsibilities:

The Deputy Program Manager / Agile Lead provides day-to-day program leadership and Agile execution, aligning personnel, priorities, and delivery capacity to evolving Government cybersecurityrequirements. Working with the Program Manager, ISSM, and Government leadership, the position translates missionrequirements into executable priorities, coordinates resources across Value Streams, and manages staffing, risks,dependencies, and delivery commitments to achieve Government mission and performance objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the Deputy Program Manager and Agile Lead, supporting day-to-day program execution, acting onbehalf of the Program Manager as required, and translating Government mission priorities, cybersecurityrequirements, and emerging challenges into executable team actions.
• Lead SAFe/Agile execution across the team, facilitating sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily synchronization, retrospectives, demonstrations, and other Agile activities while aligning Value Stream priorities, sprint cadence, personnel, and delivery capacity to mission requirements.
• Manage and maintain visibility of program execution, including team capacity, work in progress, dependencies, impediments, staffing, risks, delivery commitments, and mission outcomes; identify and remove barriers and elevate issues requiring Government or Program Manager decisions.
• Integrate cybersecurity and RMF activities into Agile and DevSecOps workflows, working across ISSMs, ISSOs, ISSEs, Cloud Security SMEs, Kubernetes Engineers, and DevSecOps Engineers to align RMF, ATO/cATO, continuous monitoring, POA&Ms, vulnerability management, security assessments, and authorization activities with Value Stream backlogs and roadmaps.
• Support the Program Manager in overall program management and workforce execution, including staffing, personnel integration, transition activities, performance management, customer engagement, monthly reporting, and coordination of resources across multiple Value Streams.
• Develop, track, and communicate program performance, including QASP metrics, staffing and capacity measures, risks, accomplishments, schedule and delivery performance, and mission outcomes; provide actionable recommendations to Government and AnaVation leadership.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across the mission, working directly with Government leadership, Product Owners, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and mission partners while mentoring team members and reinforcing accountability, collaboration, and continuous process and performance improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: U.S. Citizen, current TS/SCI; current CI Polygraph
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Information Systems, or relatedfield; relevant military/professional experience may be considered where permitted.
• Certification: One or more of the following: SAFe certification such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe AdvancedScrum Master (SASM), SAFe Agilist (SA), Release Train Engineer (RTE), or equivalent Agile certification;
• Location: Full‑time on‑site in San Antonio, Tx.
• Experience and knowledge:
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, cybersecurity,information technology, software development, or other technically complex mission environments, includingleadership of technical teams, programs, or mission‑focused delivery organizations.
  • Demonstrated Agile/SAFe leadership experience within technical delivery environments, including facilitatingAgile ceremonies, managing backlogs and dependencies, removing impediments, and aligning team capacity andexecution to mission priorities.
  • Working knowledge of DoD RMF and cybersecurity operations, with sufficient understanding of ISSM, ISSOand ISSE roles and responsibilities to effectively lead and synchronize integrated cybersecurity teams.
  • Demonstrated experience engaging Government customers and senior stakeholders, translating missionrequirements and leadership priorities into executable team actions and measurable outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive execution in ambiguous and evolving environments, effectivelyadapting to changing requirements, priorities, risks, and solutions without requiring overly prescriptive direction.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical,programmatic, schedule, performance, and mission risks and recommendations to both technical teams andsenior Government and corporate leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior U.S. military leadership experience at the Field Grade Officer or Senior NCO level, particularly leading technical, cyber, communications, intelligence, software, or operational organizations; Battalion/Squadron command or comparable senior leadership experience preferred.
• Senior program, technical, or Agile leadership experience, such as Deputy Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, Agile Lead, Scrum Master, or comparable military operational/technical leadership.
• Experience supporting DoD cyber missions at the MAJCOM or equivalent level, including Department of the Air Force, Army, other Military Services, U.S. Cyber Command, or other DoD cyber organizations.
• PMP or equivalent program/project management experience or certification, with Security+, CISSP, CISM, CAP/CGRC, or comparable DoD cybersecurity certification highly desired.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary cybersecurity and engineering teams, including ISSMs, ISSOs, ISSEs, cybersecurity, cloud, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps engineers, and integrating RMF/compliance requirements into SAFe Agile and DevSecOps delivery.
• Knowledge of modern DoD cybersecurity and software environments, including ATO/cATO, eMASS, NIST SP 800-53, continuous monitoring, POA&Ms, vulnerability management, cloud-native software factories, Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, and Zero Trust.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.