Deputy Program Manager / Agile Lead

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Required Qualifications: Clearance: U.S. Citizen, current TS/SCI; current CI Polygraph

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Information Systems, or related field; relevant military/professional experience may be considered where permitted.

Certification : One or more of the following: SAFe certification such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), SAFe Agilist (SA), Release Train Engineer (RTE), or equivalent Agile certification;

Location: Full-time on-site in San Antonio, Tx.

Experience and knowledge :

10+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, cybersecurity, information technology, software development, or other technically complex mission environments, including leadership of technical teams, programs, or mission-focused delivery organizations.

Demonstrated Agile/SAFe leadership experience within technical delivery environments, including facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing backlogs and dependencies, removing impediments, and aligning team capacity and execution to mission priorities.

Working knowledge of DoD RMF and cybersecurity operations, with sufficient understanding of ISSM, ISSO and ISSE roles and responsibilities to effectively lead and synchronize integrated cybersecurity teams.

Demonstrated experience engaging Government customers and senior stakeholders, translating mission requirements and leadership priorities into executable team actions and measurable outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive execution in ambiguous and evolving environments, effectively adapting to changing requirements, priorities, risks, and solutions without requiring overly prescriptive direction.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical, programmatic, schedule, performance, and mission risks and recommendations to both technical teams and senior Government and corporate leadership.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior U.S. military leadership experience at the Field Grade Officer or Senior NCO level, particularly leading technical, cyber, communications, intelligence, software, or operational organizations; Battalion/Squadron command or comparable senior leadership experience preferred.

Senior program, technical, or Agile leadership experience, such as Deputy Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, Agile Lead, Scrum Master, or comparable military operational/technical leadership.

Experience supporting DoD cyber missions at the MAJCOM or equivalent level, including Department of the Air Force, Army, other Military Services, U.S. Cyber Command, or other DoD cyber organizations.

PMP or equivalent program/project management experience or certification, with Security+, CISSP, CISM, CAP/CGRC, or comparable DoD cybersecurity certification highly desired.

Experience leading multidisciplinary cybersecurity and engineering teams, including ISSMs, ISSOs, ISSEs, cybersecurity, cloud, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps engineers, and integrating RMF/compliance requirements into SAFe Agile and DevSecOps delivery.

Knowledge of modern DoD cybersecurity and software environments, including ATO/cATO, eMASS, NIST SP 800-53, continuous monitoring, POA&Ms, vulnerability management, cloud-native software factories, Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, and Zero Trust.

Benefits          Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents          100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents          100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance          100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents          401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting          Competitive Pay          Generous paid leave and holiday package          Tuition and training reimbursement          Life and AD&D Insurance About AnaVation  AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! 

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.