Finance & Investment Operations Program Manager, Classified Infrastructure as a Service (CIAAS)

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking a collaborative and proactive, mission- driven Program Manager to support the Bridge Program. The Bridge Program plays a central role in ensuring DIU’s portfolio companies are able to scale by identifying and offering tools and services that enable transitioning into DoD operations. Members of this team understand the systemic hurdles faced by new entrants to the defense industrial base and seek to contribute to their success. The team members interface with both internal DIU stakeholders and external vendors, partners, and portfolio companies.

Supporting the Classified Infrastructure as a Service (CIAAS) Program, the Finance & Investment Operations Program Manager drives operational scalability, financial optimization, and workflow automation. You will apply analytical rigor to support the strategic analysis of funding, mitigate security risks, and leverage SuperIntelligence (SI) tools. Crucially, you will synthesize complex data, regulations and policies into clear, actionable executive briefings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Performance & Risk: Develop and manage risk management frameworks directly aligned with CIAAS performance metrics to monitor program health and resolve operational bottlenecks.

● Automation (SI): Apply SI/AI methodologies to automate workflows, reduce manual overhead, and accelerate infrastructure deployments.

● Financial Analysis: Execute detailed financial modeling encompassing P&L, TAM/SAM/SOM, and Present Value ROI delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual programmatic reports.

● Ecosystem Mapping: Conduct deep-dive mapping of Government and Industry sectors, producing institutional-grade market intelligence to inform investment and partnership strategies.

● Executive Briefings: Prepare and deliver short and long form presentations to Department level stakeholders. Defend technical frameworks, financial models, and strategic recommendations in live Q&A formats with senior leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Functional Experience: 5+ years in operations management, strategic finance, management consulting, or defense innovation.

● Financial Rigor: Proven track record in complex financial modeling, risk analysis, and ROI calculation for large-scale technology programs.

● Strategic Communication: Ability to distill highly technical and financial concepts into concise, data-backed DoW briefing standards.

● Market Research: Deep expertise in ecosystem mapping and translating industry data into actionable executive reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Technical Fluency: Practical experience deploying AI/SI tools to optimize and automate business workflows.

● Acquisition Experience: Prior experience with DoW acquisition, or rapid prototyping pathways.

• Educational Background: MBA preferred.

• Clearance: Security Clearance required (TS/SCI preferred).

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role may require coordination with government, contractor, and classified infrastructure stakeholders in secure or controlled environments as mission requirements dictate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for frequently bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with the opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a need to move or lift moderately light items up to 35 pounds. Near visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone and keyboard; lift horizontally and vertically.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Top Secret with SCI eligible or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

BENEFITS:

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