Program Manager (App Dev)

Description of Task to be Performed

AnaVation is seeking a senior‑level Program Manager with an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will have Federal Program Management experience with teams of at least 20 personnel plus hands‑on experience leading Application Development and Modernization activities. This is a full‑time position located onsite with our customer in Washington DC.

What you will be doing

Fully accountable for planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of program scope, schedule, cost, technical, and staffing performance and activities on complex application development contracts to ensure exceptional service delivery

Manage subcontractors to ensure their strict adherence to AnaVation and client standards of quality and performance; present a “one team” view to the client

Ensure timely, complete, high‑quality contract deliverables; ensure SLOs are met or exceeded 100% of the time

Interface with client’s senior management personnel, including briefings up to CIO/CISO level

Support IT Security Audits including FISMA, FISCAM, IRS, and OIG

Leverage industry knowledge, best practices, lessons learned and stakeholder feedback to develop, implement and continuously improve application services

Optimize processes to maximize efficiencies within the team and program, including functional integration across task areas and teams

Be a positive change agent, both within and outside the organization; propagate our corporate culture throughout the program

Lead risk management activities, including identification and recommended mitigations; track and manage risks and issues through closure

Build, grow, and develop high‑performing teams aligned with the client’s mission and strategy

Manage program personnel to include interviewing, hiring, performance evaluations, compensation, and training and development

Guide and mentor subordinate managers, team leads, and staff

Work closely with the client to function as the single point of contact and accountability, ensuring that all technical work, communications, and decision‑making remain aligned, timely, and defensible

Serve as Quality Control Manager ensuring all deliverables and assigned tasks meet QASP requirements

Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions

Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Certifications, Experience, etc)

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business, or related

11+ years managing enterprise application development and modernization programs with at least 20 people

Clearance

Minimum active Secret clearance; able to obtain and maintain Top Secret

Other Required Skills & Qualifications

Active PMP certification

Experience with and understanding of cybersecurity principles, policies, frameworks, and audits including but not limited to: FISMA, NIST 800-53/57, Zero Trust, OIG, GAO, OMB, etc

Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations

Expert-level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision

Location

Washington, DC with the potential for a hybrid telework schedule upon client approval

Additional Required Qualifications

Prior experience as an ISSO/ISSM/ISSE or SCA

Benefits

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents

100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents

100% company paid long‑term and short‑term disability insurance

100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents

401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting

Competitive Pay

Generous paid leave and holiday package

Tuition and training reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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