PROJECT / PROGRAM MANAGER III

Athena Consulting Group, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Athena Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Program Leader in Charleston, SC, responsible for managing the Clinical Infrastructure Modernization Program. This full-time position requires extensive experience in federal IT programs, particularly with DevSecOps and infrastructure modernization. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and certifications such as PMP. The role involves compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and requires local candidates or those willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, business, or related field required.
• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• PMP/DAWIA certification expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle execution of the Clinical Infrastructure Modernization Program.
• Direct activities across DevSecOps, virtualization, and infrastructure modernization.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and maintain cost discipline.

Skills

Program Management

DevSecOps

Cloud Integration

Cybersecurity Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business, or related field

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

PMP Certification

DAWIA Program Management certification

Job description

This position is contingent on contract award, expected to begin in July 2026.

Location: Charleston, SC (primary – must be local or willing to relocate)

Salary Range: $160,000 to $190,000/year

Full time, full benefits

Position Responsibilities

This position serves as the senior program leader responsible for full lifecycle execution of the Clinical Infrastructure Modernization Program Lifecycle Environment. The individual directs all activities across DevSecOps, virtualization, cloud integration, and enterprise infrastructure modernization in support of DHA’s global medical readiness mission. The role requires direct engagement with NIWC leadership, alignment with centralized governance, and oversight of a mixed government and contractor workforce operating within a performance-based, cost-type contract.

The position demands experience managing large-scale federal IT programs, particularly those involving centralized DevSecOps platforms, multi-tenant environments handling PHI and PII, and enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization. The individual must ensure compliance with Zero Trust, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity policies while maintaining cost discipline in a fiscally constrained environment.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education requirements include a bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering, business, or a related field. A master’s degree in a relevant discipline is strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or DAWIA Program Management certification are expected.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

Masters degree in related field

Travel Amount

5%

Domestic