Data Engineering Program Manager

Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Data Engineer Program Manager with a TS/SCI clearance to support KPS and our government customer at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Professional Services (KPS) seeking a Data Engineer Program Manager with experience in government acquisition and federal data programs to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data engineering initiatives within the Department of Defense (DoD) for the Acquisition Integration and Interoperability (AI2) Office in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)).

This role combines technical knowledge of modern data engineering practices with proven program management expertise, particularly within the framework of federal procurement, compliance, and multi-agency coordination. The successful candidate will serve as the liaison between technical teams, acquisition officials, contracting officers, and federal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end management of federal data engineering programs across their lifecycle, from requirements gathering and acquisition planning to execution and closeout.
• Oversee data architecture, data pipeline development, cloud migrations, and infrastructure modernization projects within federal compliance frameworks.
• Develop project plans aligned with FAR, DFARS, and DoD-specific acquisition policies.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate across engineering teams, government sponsors, vendors, and external contractors to align on technical requirements and delivery expectations.
• Facilitate interagency data sharing initiatives and platform integration efforts in support of national programs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop Cost Estimates and acquisition strategies.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide executive-level briefings, status updates, and program documentation to internal leadership and government stakeholders.
• Maintain program dashboards, reports, and audit-ready documentation in compliance with federal recordkeeping requirements.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions to optimize delivery within the limitations of government procurement processes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 10+ years of program or project management experience supporting federal government contracts or acquisition programs.
• 3+ years working with or managing data engineering teams (e.g., data pipelines, ETL, cloud platforms, big data tools).
• Experience with federal acquisition lifecycle, budget planning, and working with Contracting Officers and Program Managers.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and government-facing communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage.
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in MS Teams, Excel, and Outlook application skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Understanding of DevSecOps and Agile methodologies within a federal context.
• Previous experience with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, and Military Department policies and procedures preferred.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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