Federal Program Manager (Top Secret)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Clearance: Top Secret

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Praescient Analytics:

Praescient Analytics is a leader in delivering advanced analytic, data engineering, and technology integration solutions in support of the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. Our mission is to empower analysts and decision-makers through data-driven insights, enabling faster and more effective mission outcomes.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Federal Program Manager (PM) to serve as the single point of accountability for the execution of a DoD Task Order supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), overseeing Agile delivery, operational sustainment, and continuous enhancement of a mission-critical investigative imaging system within a DoD Software Factory environment.

U.S. Citizenship is required.*

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Agile/DevSecOps program execution, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and Program Increment (PI) coordination

Manage performance against PRS metrics (e.g., deployment frequency, MTTR, defect resolution, velocity predictability)

Serve as primary interface with the Government (COR, Product Owner), ensuring alignment with mission priorities and user needs

Oversee 24/7 production support operations, ensuring system availability and responsiveness

Manage risk, quality, and cost control, including compliance with QCP, QASP, and CSDR reporting requirements

Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations)

Ensure delivery of required artifacts (roadmaps, backlog, reports, documentation)

Required Qualifications:

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

PMP certification

10+ years of experience managing Information Technology or software delivery programs

Experience managing programs within AWS cloud environments, preferably in DoD IL5 or FedRAMP-authorized environments

Demonstrated experience leading Agile software development (Scrum/SAFe)

Experience managing cloud-based systems (AWS or similar)

Experience managing DevSecOps environments and CI/CD-driven delivery

Desired Qualifications:

SAFe Agilist (SA) or PMI-ACP certification

Experience supporting DoD Software Factory environments

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, GitLab

Experience supporting mission systems with high-availability SLAs

Familiarity with AWS services supporting enterprise applications (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM, RDS)

Experience managing delivery in cloud-based DevSecOps ecosystems

What you can expect from us:

Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated

Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success

A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise

Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain

A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)

401(k) with company match

Travel & performance incentives

3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)

$5K annual training allowance

$500 book allowance

Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

US Citizenship Required

Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.