ANSER Corporation

Program Manager - Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Program

ANSER Corporation$100K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • 10+ years federal program management experience on large identity programs ($100M+)
  • 5+ years experience with DoD or Intelligence Community ICAM standards
  • Knowledge of HSPD-12 requirements
  • Experience with NIST identity and access management standards
  • Hands-on experience with PKI and MFA technologies
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead ICAM program execution including planning and risk management
  • Oversee evaluation and deployment of ICAM technologies in DoD environments
  • Provide strategic recommendations on ICAM policy and governance to senior leadership
  • Conduct business case analyses for service adoption and investment decisions
  • Design and manage ICAM policies and technology solutions across platforms
  • Collaborate with DoD and external partners for secure ICAM integration
  • Ensure initiatives align with federal cybersecurity requirements
  • Support program reporting and performance tracking for ICAM initiatives

Benefits

  • Access to professional development programs
  • Opportunity for impactful work in national security
  • Collaborative environment with defense and intelligence communities
Full Job Description
Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Program Manager to support the Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Program. In this role you will be responsible for providing enterprise-level program management leadership for the planning, coordination, deployment, and oversight of ICAM technologies and initiatives across the Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise. You will guide strategic direction for secure identity, credential, and access capabilities, ensuring alignment with DoD mission objectives, cybersecurity standards, and enterprise modernization efforts.

This position required onsite work at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Lead enterprise ICAM program execution, including planning, risk management, stakeholder coordination, workforce alignment, and accountability.
  • Oversee the evaluation, integration, and deployment of ICAM technologies across DoD enterprise environments, including cloud and on-premises systems.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to senior DoD leadership regarding ICAM policy, architecture, governance, and long-term modernization initiatives.
  • Conduct ICAM business case analyses to support enterprise service adoption, investment decisions, and operational improvements.
  • Design, implement, and manage ICAM policies, procedures, and technology solutions across systems, applications, and platforms.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with internal DoD organizations and external mission partners to ensure secure and compliant integration of ICAM capabilities.
  • Ensure ICAM initiatives align with federal cybersecurity requirements, DoD directives, and identity governance best practices.
  • Support program reporting, executive briefings, and performance tracking related to ICAM initiatives and deliverables.

Required Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated federal government program management experience overseeing large-scale identity programs with annual budgets exceeding $100M.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community ICAM standards, directives, technologies, and implementations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HSPD-12 requirements and associated federal identity management mandates.
  • Experience applying NIST identity and access management standards and cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and second-factor authentication technologies.
  • Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, coordination, and executive advisory skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage enterprise-wide initiatives across complex organizational environments.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.
  • Experience supporting enterprise ICAM modernization initiatives within large federal or defense organizations.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles and identity governance solutions.
  • Experience supporting cloud-based identity and access management technologies in hybrid environments.

About ANSER Corporation

ANSER Corporation is a non-profit research and development organization that provides analytical and technical support to the U.S. government. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. ANSER's services include systems engineering, strategic planning, and program management. The company works with a variety of government agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Energy. ANSER is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a strong focus on research and development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including recognition for its contributions to national security.
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