Senior DoD Software Program Manager — IATT/ATO Focus

Government Acquisitions; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Acquisitions, Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead a major software development program for the DoD in a classified environment.

You will own execution across cost, schedule and performance, coordinate with government and industry partners, and ensure compliance with IATT/ATO processes and RMF security controls. Hybrid work with regular on-site presence in a SCIF at the Colorado Springs location; active Top Secret clearance is required, with TS/SCI preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• PMP certification in active/good standing.
• Experience handling multiple AROs with multiple funding streams.
• 5+ years of experience managing DoD programs with program cost, schedule, performance and customer relationships.
• Experience managing software development, deployment, systems integration, DevSecOps, or other complex programs.
• Experience with DoD IATT and ATO processes.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity and RMF processes.
• Experience with software engineering, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and technical delivery teams.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior leadership.
• Experience in classified environments and handling classified information.
• Active Top Secret clearance; willingness to work in SCIF.
• Must be located in Colorado Springs, CO or Los Angeles, CA area.
• Preferred: TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution across cost, schedule, performance, quality, risk, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain the integrated program schedule, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and performance metrics.
• Lead program reviews and provide reporting on health, risks, issues, financials, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate across software engineering, cybersecurity, systems engineering, testing, deployment and operations.
• Manage subcontractors, technology partners, and third parties.
• Ensure contractual requirements and deliverables are understood and tracked.
• Lead software development program management including agile practices, release plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate DoD cybersecurity authorization processes (IATT/ATO) and artifacts.
• Partner with cybersecurity, ISSMs/ISSO, and government security personnel to embed security in the lifecycle.
• Engage with government customers and contract officials; lead reviews and executive briefings.
• Monitor budgets, staffing, forecasts, and financial performance; manage variances.

Skills

Active Top Secret clearance

PMP required

IATT/ATO experience

DoD software development programs

Program management

Security in classified environments

SCIF coordination

Leadership with government & industry

Communication skills (written and oral

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

PMP certification

Job description

Government Acquisitions, Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead a major software development program for the DoD in a classified environment.

You will own execution across cost, schedule and performance, coordinate with government and industry partners, and ensure compliance with IATT/ATO processes and RMF security controls. Hybrid work with regular on-site presence in a SCIF at the Colorado Springs location; active Top Secret clearance is required, with TS/SCI preferred.