Program Director

AnaVation LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan with match

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition and training reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

AnaVation LLC in Reston, VA seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead government-focused cybersecurity programs. You will oversee multiple managers, engage with IC/DoD clients, and guide the execution of critical defense missions on-site in Reston.

Ideal candidates bring TS/SCI with CI poly, PMP, and 10+ years in leadership, with preference for Master’s degree and DoD/IC experience. The role emphasizes risk management, contract reporting, and strategic advisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI with CI polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree; PMP certification is required.
• 10–12 years in management or customer-facing leadership roles in IC/DoD contexts.
• 100% on-site position in Reston, VA; strong contracting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct engagement and support to multiple government clients and oversee a team of managers.
• Support 24x7x365 cybersecurity event monitoring and intermediate threat analysis operations.
• Prepare contract and financial status reports; manage schedules and deliverables.

Skills

Top Secret SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

Bachelor's Degree

PMP certification

Leadership experience

On-site Reston VA

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

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.

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 to multiple government clients along with direct oversight of a team of managers in the execution of duties with managing the personnel, processes, and day-to-day activities directly supporting multi-agency 24x7x365 cybersecurity event monitoring 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 level strategic 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 in support 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 career path/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.