Senior IT Program Manager

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Koniag Tech and Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior IT Program Manager with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KTIS and our government customer in Northern 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. The Senior IT Program Manager will lead and oversee complex, multi‑year technology modernization efforts spanning cyber security, zero trust architecture, enterprise cloud adoption, AI/ML integration, and data‑driven transformation for a major DoD customer. The role provides strategic leadership, program office support, and cross-functional coordination across government, industry partners, and technical teams. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of DoD IT environments, Pentagon operations, enterprise architecture, and the risk landscape associated with large‑scale digital modernization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a related field (Master’s in similar, MBA, Management or related topic highly preferred).
10+ years of program or project management experience leading large-scale DoD or federal IT programs.
Proven experience operating within the Pentagon, Joint Staff, OSD, or equivalent high‑visibility DoD environment.
Demonstrated expertise in: Cybersecurity and RMF Zero Trust architecture Cloud platforms and cloud migrations AI/ML technologies and data analytics Enterprise IT modernization PMO support in federal/DoD settings
Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, policy frameworks, and budgeting cycles (PPBE).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing development.
PMP certified or DAWIA certification(s).
Experience deploying solutions within IL4/IL5/IL6/SIPR/JWICS environments.
Experience guiding AI governance, responsible AI practices, or data strategy implementation.
Experience with both FAR and Non-FAR Acquisition
Familiarity with DevSecOps, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), or platform engineering.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance (SCI preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise IT modernization programs, ensuring alignment with DoD strategy, mission priorities, budget, and acquisition requirements.
Provide Program Management Office (PMO) support including scheduling, risk management, budgeting, acquisition documentation, requirements tracking, and stakeholder communications.
Oversee design, deployment, and sustainment of Zero Trust architectures, ensuring compliance with DoD Zero Trust Strategy and cybersecurity frameworks.
Manage large‑scale cloud adoption and migration initiatives across multiple security domains, leveraging AWS, Azure, or DoD‑specific cloud environments.
Drive integration of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science capabilities into enterprise workflows, ensuring responsible AI practices and mission alignment.
Lead cybersecurity modernization initiatives, including accreditation, cyber risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and alignment with DoD cybersecurity policy.
Coordinate across senior Pentagon stakeholders, Joint Staff, Services, OSD components, and mission partners, providing clear, actionable program guidance.
Translate complex technical concepts into executive-level communications, briefings, roadmaps, and decision documents.
Oversee contractor and vendor performance, ensuring delivery of requirements, milestones, and high-quality technical outputs.
Foster collaboration among engineering teams, cyber teams, cloud architects, data scientists, and operational units.