Federal Program Manager (Top Secret)

Praescient Analytics

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • PMP certification
  • 10+ years of experience managing IT or software delivery programs
  • Experience in AWS cloud environments for DoD IL5 or FedRAMP
  • Demonstrated experience leading Agile software development (Scrum/SAFe)
  • Experience in managing DevSecOps environments and CI/CD-driven delivery

Responsibilities

  • Lead Agile/DevSecOps program execution, including sprint planning and backlog prioritization
  • Manage performance against PRS metrics such as deployment frequency and defect resolution
  • Serve as primary interface with Government stakeholders to align mission priorities
  • Oversee 24/7 production support operations for system availability
  • Manage risk, quality, and cost control measures
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering and operations
  • Ensure delivery of required artifacts like roadmaps and documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Travel & performance incentives
  • 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
  • $5K annual training allowance
  • $500 book allowance
  • Tuition reimbursement program
Full Job Description
Location: Fairfax, VA
Clearance: Top Secret
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Federal Program Manager (PM) to serve as the single point of accountability for the execution of a DoD Task Order supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), overseeing Agile delivery, operational sustainment, and continuous enhancement of a mission-critical investigative imaging system within a DoD Software Factory environment.

*U.S. Citizenship is required.*

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead Agile/DevSecOps program execution, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and Program Increment (PI) coordination
  • Manage performance against PRS metrics (e.g., deployment frequency, MTTR, defect resolution, velocity predictability)
  • Serve as primary interface with the Government (COR, Product Owner), ensuring alignment with mission priorities and user needs
  • Oversee 24/7 production support operations, ensuring system availability and responsiveness
  • Manage risk, quality, and cost control, including compliance with QCP, QASP, and CSDR reporting requirements
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations)
  • Ensure delivery of required artifacts (roadmaps, backlog, reports, documentation)

Required Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • PMP certification
  • 10+ years of experience managing Information Technology or software delivery programs
  • Experience managing programs within AWS cloud environments, preferably in DoD IL5 or FedRAMP-authorized environments
  • Demonstrated experience leading Agile software development (Scrum/SAFe)
  • Experience managing cloud-based systems (AWS or similar)
  • Experience managing DevSecOps environments and CI/CD-driven delivery

Desired Qualifications:
  • SAFe Agilist (SA) or PMI-ACP certification
  • Experience supporting DoD Software Factory environments
  • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, GitLab
  • Experience supporting mission systems with high-availability SLAs
  • Familiarity with AWS services supporting enterprise applications (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM, RDS)
  • Experience managing delivery in cloud-based DevSecOps ecosystems

What you can expect from us:
  • Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
  • Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
  • A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
  • Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
  • A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
  • Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Travel & performance incentives
  • 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
  • $5K annual training allowance
  • $500 book allowance
  • Tuition reimbursement program

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

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