Program Manager (App Dev)

Nava; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance

100% company paid dental insurance

100% company paid vision insurance

401k plan with generous match

Tuition and training reimbursement

Generous paid leave and holiday package

Job summary

Nava is seeking a senior-level Program Manager in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 11+ years of experience managing application development with teams of at least 20 personnel. Responsibilities include planning and executing all aspects of program scope, managing subcontractors, and ensuring quality deliverables.

The position offers an active Secret clearance and a full-time role with competitive benefits, including generous medical coverage and a 401k plan. This role has potential for a hybrid telework schedule upon client approval.

Qualifications

• 11+ years managing enterprise application development and modernization programs with at least 20 people.
• Active PMP certification required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute all aspects of program scope and schedule.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Ensure all deliverables meet QASP requirements.
• Guiding risk management activities and mentoring team leads.

Skills

Program Management

Cybersecurity principles

English language proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business, or related

Job description

Description of Task to be Performed

AnaVation is seeking a senior‑level Program Manager with an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will have Federal Program Management experience with teams of at least 20 personnel plus hands‑on experience leading Application Development and Modernization activities. This is a full‑time position located onsite with our customer in Washington DC.

What you will be doing

• Fully accountable for planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of program scope, schedule, cost, technical, and staffing performance and activities on complex application development contracts to ensure exceptional service delivery
• Manage subcontractors to ensure their strict adherence to AnaVation and client standards of quality and performance; present a “one team” view to the client
• Ensure timely, complete, high‑quality contract deliverables; ensure SLOs are met or exceeded 100% of the time
• Interface with client’s senior management personnel, including briefings up to CIO/CISO level
• Support IT Security Audits including FISMA, FISCAM, IRS, and OIG
• Leverage industry knowledge, best practices, lessons learned and stakeholder feedback to develop, implement and continuously improve application services
• Optimize processes to maximize efficiencies within the team and program, including functional integration across task areas and teams
• Be a positive change agent, both within and outside the organization; propagate our corporate culture throughout the program
• Lead risk management activities, including identification and recommended mitigations; track and manage risks and issues through closure
• Build, grow, and develop high‑performing teams aligned with the client’s mission and strategy
• Manage program personnel to include interviewing, hiring, performance evaluations, compensation, and training and development
• Guide and mentor subordinate managers, team leads, and staff
• Work closely with the client to function as the single point of contact and accountability, ensuring that all technical work, communications, and decision‑making remain aligned, timely, and defensible
• Serve as Quality Control Manager ensuring all deliverables and assigned tasks meet QASP requirements
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions
• Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Certifications, Experience, etc)

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business, or related
• 11+ years managing enterprise application development and modernization programs with at least 20 people

Clearance

• Minimum active Secret clearance; able to obtain and maintain Top Secret

Other Required Skills & Qualifications

• Active PMP certification
• Experience with and understanding of cybersecurity principles, policies, frameworks, and audits including but not limited to: FISMA, NIST 800-53/57, Zero Trust, OIG, GAO, OMB, etc
• Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations
• Expert-level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision

Location

• Washington, DC with the potential for a hybrid telework schedule upon client approval

Additional Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as an ISSO/ISSM/ISSE or SCA

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

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.