Technical Program Manager

DNI (Delaware Nation Industries); Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Covers 100% of employee benefit premia

Matching 401K

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Professional Development/Education Re-

Parking and Transit Benefits

Job summary

DNI (Delaware Nation Industries) in Dahlgren, Virginia, seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead a large JWAC IT Services program. You will coordinate cloud-native data engineering, AI/ML capabilities, and security requirements while maintaining cost, schedule and quality.

As the accountable government liaison, you will manage the integrated master schedule, staffing, and deliverables, ensuring DoD Zero Trust and NIST SP 800-53 Rev.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.
• PM certifications: PMP, CSM, SAFe, or ITIL.
• Experience managing AWS cloud programs using AWS Glue, Athena, Redshift, SageMaker, Bedrock, or OpenSearch.
• Familiarity with FinOps, AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Cost Usage Reports.
• Experience implementing DoD Zero Trust Architecture and NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5 controls.
• Experience with AI model hosting, LLM optimization, or MLOps.
• Experience in regulated environments (classified/SAP).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contractor POC for JWAC stakeholders.
• Lead daily program execution and align priorities across delivery, security, cost and schedule.
• Manage the integrated master schedule, milestones, risks, and action items.
• Direct data engineers in cloud-native data engineering, FinOps, security, and AI/ML infra.
• Coordinate staffing, onboarding, and performance across the task order.
• Translate JWAC priorities into work packages, acceptance criteria, and outcomes.
• Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation of capabilities.
• Prepare monthly status and financial reports and briefings.
• Lead program meetings and document decisions, actions, due dates, and owners.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/DoD-standards and DoD Zero Trust policies.
• Coordinate subcontractor performance and reporting.

Skills

Program management

Agile delivery

Cloud/AWS expertise

FinOps

Security/compliance

Contractor/vendor management

Communication

Education

PMP Certification

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

SAFe Certification

ITIL

Tools

AWS Glue

Amazon Athena

Amazon Redshift

Amazon SageMaker

Amazon Bedrock

OpenSearch Service

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

DNI is seeking a highly qualified Program Manager to lead execution of a large multi-faceted Program at the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) IT Services (JITS) The Program Manager will serve as the accountable point of contact for the Government, coordinate delivery of cloud-native data engineering and AI/ML capabilities, and ensure performance remains aligned with JWAC priorities, technical requirements, security obligations, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contractor point of contact for JWAC Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Government managers
• Lead daily program execution and maintain alignment among mission priorities, technical delivery, security requirements, cost objectives, and operational outcomes
• Manage the integrated master schedule, delivery cadence, action register, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and required Government decisions
• Direct and coordinate Data Engineer personnel performing cloud-native data engineering, FinOps, Zero Trust security, and AI/ML infrastructure activities
• Manage staffing, onboarding, personnel availability, work schedules, continuity, substitutions, and performance across the task order
• Coordinate requirements gathering and translate JWAC priorities into actionable work packages, delivery plans, acceptance criteria, and measurable outcomes
• Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, training, sustainment, and continuous improvement of delivered capabilities
• Track technical progress and ensure deliverables—including solution design documents, data-flow and security records, FinOps reports, test evidence, operating procedures, user guides, and training materials—are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule
• Monitor program financials, labor utilization, burn rate, funding, invoicing, cost performance, and cost-to-complete projections
• Ensure FinOps objectives are incorporated into planning and execution, including cloud cost visibility, workload-level cost analysis, right-sizing, and cost optimization
• Coordinate implementation and documentation of DoD Zero Trust, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, data protection, access-control, encryption, monitoring, and compliance activities
• Manage quality assurance and quality control processes, conduct reviews, track corrective actions, and ensure work products meet contract and Government standards
• Prepare and deliver monthly status and financial reports, technical briefings, management reviews, risk reports, staffing updates, and ad hoc reports as required
• Establish and lead recurring program meetings; document decisions, actions, owners, due dates, and follow-up status
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and coordinate issues in a timely manner
• Coordinate subcontractor performance, reporting, staffing, deliverables, quality, schedule compliance, and contractual obligations
• Support transition, knowledge transfer, analyst training, operational handoff, and long-term sustainment planning
• Promote disciplined communication, customer responsiveness, continuous improvement, and a collaborative one-team environment

Requirements

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe, ITIL, or comparable certification
• Experience managing AWS cloud programs involving AWS Glue, Amazon Athena, Amazon Redshift, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon OpenSearch Service, or related services
• Experience with FinOps practices, cloud financial management, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, or AWS Cost and Usage Reports
• Experience implementing DoD Zero Trust Architecture, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls, RMF, security authorization, or continuous monitoring
• Experience supporting AI model hosting, agentic services, retrieval-augmented generation, LLM optimization, or MLOps
• Experience managing programs in classified, compartmented, SAP, or other highly regulated environments
• Experience with Agile delivery, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and automated testing
• Experience managing subcontractors and integrated contractor/Government teams

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and requirements may change based on mission needs, contract requirements, and Government direction.

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Compensation: $140,000-$150,000