Program Manager; PM

Join AIS (Applied Information Sciences) as a Program Manager (PM) to lead complex projects in a mission‑driven environment.

• Employee Ownership:
  Your contributions directly impact the company’s success.
• Continuous Learning:
  Access to resources, training, and mentorship for professional growth.
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated and each voice is valued.
• Mission‑Driven Work:
  Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager (PM) with deep experience leading complex DoD projects, managing multi‑million‑dollar contracts, and building management infrastructures for large‑scale contracts such as IDIQs or BPAs. The role requires strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams to deliver mission‑critical solutions. A Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required. This is a proposal‑based position;

employment is contingent upon contract award and funding availability.

• Plan, initiate, and manage IT projects from inception to completion.
• Create and manage an agile Program Management backlog.
• Develop templates, best practices, and guidance to ensure delivery excellence across multiple teammates and call orders.
• Review, understand, and analyze requirements for a diverse range of missions and tasks, including cloud, IT modernization, telecommunications, and networking.
• Serve as the Point of Contact (PoC) for Government leadership.
• Organize and lead kick‑off meetings, status reporting, and In‑Progress Reviews (IPRs).
• Track and report BPA metrics (cost, schedule, scope).
• Maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across multiple call orders with unique periods of performance.
• Manage communication constructs across stakeholders.
• Lead and guide technical staff, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are met.
• Monitor progress to ensure compliance with deadlines, standards, and cost targets.
• Evaluate performance results and recommend major changes impacting short‑term project growth and success.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS degree in a related field.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of project/program management experience, preferably within DoD environments.
• Certifications:
  
  PMP required;
  Agile Scrum certification preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and lead technical teams.
• Proven ability to create management infrastructure and products to guide large‑scale government contracts.
• Strong skills in agile project management with government contracts.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and scope management principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Active/Current Top Secret clearance.

• Experience with BPA management.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and deliver under tight deadlines.

Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.