Program Manager (App Dev)

AnaVation; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking a senior Program Manager with an active Secret clearance to lead large federal application development and modernization programs in Washington, DC onsite, with potential hybrid options upon client approval. The role requires 11+ years of experience managing enterprise initiatives and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The candidate will oversee scope, schedule, cost, and staffing, manage subcontractors, ensure deliverables meet standards, and interface with CIO/CISO-level

Qualifications

• Active PMP certification required.
• Experience with cybersecurity principles, policies, frameworks, audits.
• Fluent English communication at CIO/CISO levels.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple projects.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute program scope, schedule, cost, and staffing.
• Manage subcontractors to meet quality and performance standards.
• Ensure timely, high-quality deliverables and SLOs.
• Interface with client senior management up to CIO/CISO level.
• Support IT security audits and compliance activities.
• Lead process improvements and risk management across teams.
• Mentor subordinate managers and team leads.
• Serve as main client contact and maintain program accountability.

Skills

PMP certification

Cybersecurity principles

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT / Cybersecurity / Engineering / Business

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-level Program Manager with an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will haveFederal Program Management experience with teams of at least 20 personnel plus hands-on experience leadingApplication Development and Modernization activities. This is a full-time position located onsite with our customer inWashington DC.

What you will be doing

• Fully accountable for planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of program scope, schedule, cost, technical, andstaffing 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
• Leverages industry knowledge, best practices, lessons learned and stakeholder feedback to develop, implement andcontinuously 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

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Certications, 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 butnot 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 theCIO 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 andwith minimal supervision

Location:

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

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

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.