Program Manager - ACWS

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a Program/Contract Manager to lead program execution for DoD IT initiatives. The role includes integrated workstream oversight, staff planning, risk management, and sustained customer engagement to ensure mission-aligned delivery.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of DoD program mgmt, Agile/DevSecOps experience, cloud familiarity, and PMP or equivalent credential plus CompTIA Security+. Appian experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, information technology, engineering, or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Experience managing complex federal IT programs with multiple integrated workstreams and cross-functional teams.
• 8+ years of program management experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, including complex federal IT delivery, multi-team Agile execution, DevSecOps practices, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and enterprise system integration.
• Experience working as a Contracting Officer (1102) in the DoD is highly preferred.
• Ability to oversee program planning, staffing, schedule performance, risk and issue management, and customer communications.
• Knowledge of Agile software delivery, release coordination, and production sustainment.
• Experience supporting cloud environments, with knowledge of common platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience tracking program metrics, managing priorities, and driving execution in support of enterprise mission systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program/project management credential required and CompTIA Security+.
• Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall program execution across integrated workstreams.
• Oversee planning, staffing, schedules, risks, and issues while ensuring staff continuity, workforce readiness, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and internal team leads.
• Lead project management, transition planning, milestone tracking, and communication of risks/challenges.
• Track performance, priorities, and delivery outcomes.
• Support governance, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

DoD program mgmt

Agile & DevSecOps

PMP or security+

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Contracting Officer (1102)

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Production sustainment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/management/IT/engineering

Tools

Appian

Job description

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Program/Contract Manager Summary: Leads program execution and is accountable for overall work performance, including integrated team oversight, customer engagement, planning, staffing, risk and issue management, and performance monitoring to keep delivery aligned with mission priorities, schedule goals, and operational outcomes.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, information technology, engineering, or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Experience managing complex federal IT programs with multiple integrated workstreams and cross-functional teams
• 8+ years of program management experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, including complex federal IT delivery, multi-team Agile execution, DevSecOps practices, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and enterprise system integration
• Experience working as a Contracting Officer (1102) in the DoD is highly preferred
• Ability to oversee program planning, staffing, schedule performance, risk and issue management, and customer communications
• Knowledge of Agile software delivery, release coordination, and production sustainment
• Experience supporting cloud environments, with knowledge of common platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience tracking program metrics, managing priorities, and driving execution in support of enterprise mission systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program/project management credential required and CompTIA Security+
• Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical applications

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting Army or DoD contracting systems, Appian-based delivery, and continuous improvement in a multi-organization environment is highly desired
• Appian or low-code platform program delivery experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Manage overall program execution across integrated workstreams
• Oversee planning, staffing, schedules, risks, and issues while ensuring staff continuity, workforce readiness, and compliance
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and internal team leads
• Lead project management, transition planning, milestone tracking, and communication of risks/challenges
• Track performance, priorities, and delivery outcomes
• Support governance, reporting, and continuous improvement activities

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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

DSA - Salary Pay Range

$165,000 - $175,000 USD

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