Program Director

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Generous paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our government-focused team in Reston, VA. This on-site role leads a team of managers delivering 24x7 cybersecurity event monitoring and threat analysis for IC/DoD customers.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI with CI poly, a PMP, and 10–12 years of leadership experience in IC/DoD programs, with strong briefing and program scheduling skills. On-site only, competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree
• PMP certification
• 100% on-site in Reston, VA
• 10–12 years in management, PM, or leadership roles in IC/DoD
• Experience briefing senior Government leadership
• Experience as a manager supervisor (recruiting, reviews, retention)
• Experience with Government contract financial reporting
• Experience with concurrent project delivery, performance, and reporting
• Willingness to be proposal key bid Program Manager for IC accounts
• Experience overseeing timesheet review, approval, and guidance
• Experience managing performance standards
• Experience with technical project planning, estimating, and scheduling

Responsibilities

• Provide direct engagement and oversight to multiple government clients
• Lead a team of managers in executing duties supporting 24x7x365 cybersecurity operations
• Support technical leads, recruiting, staff retention, and contract reporting
• Deliver briefings and strategic presentations for leadership
• Develop Integrated Master Schedule and risk-informed recommendations

Skills

Program leadership

Project management

Stakeholder briefing

People management

Recruiting

Performance reviews

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

PMP Certification

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 Senior Program Manager to join our customer's mission located in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities

The AnaVation leadership role of Senior Program Manager is responsible for providing direct engagement and support tomultiple government clients along with direct oversight of a team of managers in the execution of duties with managingthe personnel, processes, and day‑to‑day activities directly supporting multi‑agency 24x7x365 cybersecurity eventmonitoring and intermediate cyber threat analysis operations. Other responsibilities supporting technical team leads,recruiting, staff retention, monthly contract and financial status reports, and deliverable document schedule and quality.

Brings proven thought leadership, expertise, and specialized skills with the aim of creating value, enhancing capabilities or understanding trends across the Federal Government and industry. Identifies options with recommendations and/or the implementation of solutions, manage risk, schedule, and backlog assessment boards to support the generation of an Integrated Master Schedule and inform leadership in making risk-informed recommendations.

Be prepared to support customer briefings and meetings as required from daily operational briefings to higher levelstrategic presentations. Provides focused domain expertise in the integrated defense of IC Information Environment. Provides strategic and technical insights, innovation concepts, and whitepapers to expand capabilities and support. Serves as senior‑level consultant, advisor, and support specialist when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret SCI, Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Certifications: PMP certification
• Location: 100% on‑site position in Reston, VA.
• Experience:
• 10-12 years experience in management, project management, or customer‑facing leadership roles insupport of one or more Intelligence Community or Department of Defense agencies.
• Experience briefing to senior Government Leadership.
• Experience as a manager supervisor, including recruiting, performance reviews, retention, and careerpath/promotions.
• Experience with Government contract financial reporting (customer and contractor internal).
• Experience for concurrent project delivery, performance, and reporting.
• Willingness to be proposal key bid Program Manager for future IC Account programs.
• Experience overseeing timesheet review, approval, and guidance.
• Experience managing individual and program performance standards.
• Experience with technical project planning, estimating, and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Desired Education: Master’s Degree with 10 years of experience
• Desired Certifications: Active DoD 8570 IAT
• Desired Experience:
• Experience supporting IC, DoD, or similar Cyber Missions.
• Understanding of organization and brings established relationships/reputation with DIA and ODNI.
• Experience with Government contract deliverables and CPARS.

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.