Program Manager

Koniag IT Systems, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Program Manager with a TS/SCI clearance to support KITS and our government customer in Falls Church, 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.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide executive-level leadership and oversight for multi-million-dollar programs supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC), with emphasis on AI/ML and advanced decision-support programs.
• Lead program planning, execution, and sustainment across multiple contracts, ensuring compliance with performance objectives, security requirements, and strategic mission goals.
• Serve as the primary interface with Government leadership, Combatant Commands, and interagency stakeholders on programmatic, technical, and operational issues.
• Direct and manage AI/ML lifecycle activities including requirements development, model deployment, integration, retraining, sustainment, and explainability monitoring.
• Oversee cross-functional teams (researchers, analysts, engineers, cyber specialists, and technical writers) ensuring delivery of classified and unclassified products under strict deadlines.
• Develop and enforce program governance frameworks including reporting, milestones, deliverable reviews, and contract performance metrics.
• Ensure program alignment with DoD AI Adoption Frameworks, RMF, DoD 8140/8570, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and evolving IC standards.
• Drive risk management, mitigation planning, and resource allocation, ensuring maximum operational effectiveness and minimal disruption.
• Conduct strategic program analysis to support CDAO Sensitive Decision Support (SDS) mission and national security priorities.
• Provide executive briefings to senior DoD and IC leadership, synthesizing technical details into actionable recommendations.
• Mentor and develop emerging program managers and team leads, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Education/Experience:

• Master's Degree, Computer Science, National Security, Intelligence Studies.
• 20+ years of experience managing classified programs within DoD or IC environments.
• 15+ years of direct IC experience leading large-scale programs with multi-agency impact.
• Extensive experience with AI/ML programs, data-centric architectures, and decision-support tools.
• Current Senior Executive Leadership Training in National Security.
• Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar budgets, complex staffing matrices, and multi-site operations.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep understanding of IC and DoD mission priorities, classification protocols, and program protection requirements.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts including training pipelines, model lifecycle management, deployment, explainability, and adversarial resilience.
• Proficiency in program management methodologies (Agile, DevSecOps)
• Exceptional ability to craft and deliver executive-level briefings, strategic reports, and decision-support documentation.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and building partnerships across government, industry, and academia.

Abilities:

• Proven leadership managing large, diverse, and geographically dispersed teams in high-stakes environments.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing mission requirements under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and strategic-thinking skills; able to translate complex technical topics into operational outcomes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior DoD/IC leaders.
• Ability to anticipate emerging threats, technologies, and mission needs to position programs for long-term success.

Security Clearance requirement:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current/active TS/SCI.

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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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