Senior Program Manager, Data & AI Modernization

Corner Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Corner Alliance is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Data & AI Modernization to oversee data analytics programs across a federal portfolio. The role focuses on delivering data products that meet mission needs, ensuring quality, and maintaining timelines while collaborating with Technology & Innovation and Growth leaders to support business development.

You will guide analytics teams, translate findings for senior government leaders, and help scale AI initiatives across engagements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience managing analytics, reporting, or data-driven programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and overseeing the scope, schedule, and delivery.
• Hands-on proficiency with analytics pipelines and applications (Databricks, Palantir); familiarity with AI/ML.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication for briefing senior government leadership.
• Experience supporting federal programs or large, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• US citizenship or permanent resident and ability to pass public trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior point of contact with government leadership for analytics initiatives, providing concise reporting on progress, risks, and next steps.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery across multiple analytics projects, including schedules, priorities, budgets, and financial tracking.
• Direct multidisciplinary analytics teams to deliver dashboards, reports, and analytics products that provide actionable insights.
• Monitor delivery, quality, and client satisfaction across projects and escalate concerns early.
• Oversee resource planning, staffing alignment, and alignment with financial targets.
• Establish governance, quality standards, and documentation for analytics deliverables and monitor compliance.
• Translate complex analytics findings into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Partner to support sales, capture, and proposals; serve as data/analytics lead on pursuits.
• Build and maintain relationships with client and agency stakeholders for growth and pipeline development.
• Contribute to internal AI initiatives and grow data/analytics offerings.
• Coach project managers, share best practices, and drive process improvements.
• Deliver, Grow, and Thrive commitments.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Stakeholder management

Government programs

Data governance

AI/ML familiarity

Executive communication

Multidisciplinary teams

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

Palantir

Job description

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Senior Program Manager, Data & AI Modernization with 10+ years of experience required to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

About the Role:

As a Senior Program Manager at Corner Alliance, you will oversee data and analytics projects across our federal portfolio, ensuring data products meet mission needs, quality standards, and delivery timelines. You will also partner with our Technology & Innovation and Growth leaders to support business development and contribute to our internal AI initiatives. The role balances program management rigor, analytics and AI fluency, and stakeholder leadership.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Serve as the senior point of contact with government leadership for analytics initiatives, providing concise reporting on progress, risks, and next steps
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery across multiple analytics projects, including schedules, priorities, budgets, and financial tracking
• Direct multidisciplinary analytics teams to deliver high-quality dashboards, reports, and analytics products that provide timely, actionable insights
• Monitor delivery, quality, and client satisfaction across projects, supporting project managers in resolving risks and escalating concerns early
• Oversee resource planning and staffing alignment, keeping plans accurate and aligned with project needs and utilization and financial targets
• Establish governance, quality standards, and documentation practices for analytics deliverables, and monitor compliance with contractual obligations and government regulations
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers, and drive data and analytics strategies aligned with operational and strategic objectives
• Partner with our Technology & Innovation and Growth leaders to support sales and capture, contribute solutions to proposals, and serve as the data and analytics lead on select pursuits
• Build and maintain relationships with client and agency stakeholders to support organic growth and pipeline development
• Contribute to Corner Alliance's internal AI initiatives and help grow our service offerings in data, analytics, automation, and AI
• Coach and mentor project managers and team members, share best practices and lessons learned across projects, and identify process improvements in the project management lifecycle
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location: You will work as part of a primarily remote team, with occasional in-person meetings at headquarters locations in Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA; or Boulder, CO.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as computer science, engineering, business analytics, information systems management, or cybersecurity
• 10+ years of professional experience managing or leading analytics, reporting, or data-driven programs, including as a Program Manager or senior lead for data, analytics, or information management programs
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and overseeing the scope, schedule, and delivery of complex work efforts
• Hands-on proficiency with analytics pipelines and applications (e.g., Databricks, Palantir); familiarity with emerging AI/ML and automation applications; and experience establishing data governance frameworks and data quality processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior government leadership and translating technical analytics into executive-ready insights
• Experience supporting federal government programs or large, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Experience supporting business development, such as contributing to proposals, solution development, or client capability discussions
• US citizenship or permanent resident and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise supporting complex federal programs
• Experience shaping or deploying AI and automation solutions
• Experience coaching project managers or leading delivery across multiple projects at once

Don't think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don't hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short-and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

Salary:

Approximate Salary Estimate: $175,000 - $200,000 annually

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.