Delaware Nation Industries

Technical Program Manager

Delaware Nation Industries$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
  • Experience managing AWS cloud programs, including services like AWS Glue and Amazon SageMaker.
  • Proficient in FinOps practices and cloud financial management tools.
  • Knowledge in DoD Zero Trust Architecture and NIST SP 800-53 controls.
  • Experience with AI services and MLOps practices.
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery and managing subcontractor teams.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main point of contact for JWAC Government stakeholders.
  • Lead program execution, ensuring mission alignment and delivery.
  • Manage the integrated master schedule and project milestones.
  • Coordinate personnel for cloud data engineering and AI activities.
  • Translate JWAC priorities into actionable project plans.
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of design, development, and deployment of solutions.
  • Track technical progress and ensure deliverables meet standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional certifications and skills development.
  • Collaborative work environment within a focused program team.
  • Chance to work directly with government stakeholders and senior management.
  • Engagement in innovative cloud-native technologies and AI initiatives.
Full 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 escalate 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.

About Delaware Nation Industries

Delaware Nation Industries (DNI) is a Native American-owned company that provides a wide range of services to the federal government and commercial clients. The company's services include engineering, logistics, information technology, and environmental services, among others. DNI is headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, and has offices in several other locations across the United States. The company is committed to providing its clients with high-quality services that meet their needs and exceed their expectations. DNI is also committed to supporting the economic development of the Delaware Nation and other Native American communities.
Learn more about Delaware Nation Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2012
Revenue
$20 million

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