Program Manager

AIS is seeking a dynamic and driven Program Manager to lead diverse initiatives within our ATF Operations. The ideal candidate brings a track record of successful program management, a high degree of initiative, strategic thinking, the ability to work across multiple teams, and creating an environment that enables growth. They would have demonstrated experience in creating environments where teams can do their best work, manage resources efficiently, and produce measurable outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain ownership and oversight of successful program execution, directing personnel in all aspects from inception to completion
• Build knowledge of the agency and its mission to strengthen AIS' value proposition
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan to track progress, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time within scope and budget
• Maintain a hands-on role to ensure deadlines are met and key deliverables are always accurate
• Lead a multi-vendor environment, coordinating between various contracts and subcontracts of diverse complexities
• Utilize robust communication skills to report on progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review programmatic documents
• Interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and the Government Program Manager
• Develop comprehensive Statements of Work (SOW) for each project, outlining the project's goals, resources, budgets, timelines, and performance metrics
• Participate actively in proposal development and submission, providing crucial input based on project management expertise and understanding of the requirements
• Ensure adherence to the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), NIST 800, and ICD 801 policies
• Actively support and grow the capabilities of all delivery team members

Location and Travel Details

This is a hybrid position with travel to Reston, VA as needed

Security Clearance and Citizenship Requirements

Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance

Profile of Success

The role requires a strategic thinker who can understand the big picture while also being able to drill down into the specifics of each project. A natural collaborator, the Program Manager should excel in cross-functional roles and demonstrate a passion for delivering exceptional results at AIS. The ideal candidate for this leadership role is an experienced professional with both technical proficiency and emotional intelligence, capable of fostering an environment where teams can succeed.

• Minimum of ten years of experience as a program/project manager managing large federal contracts
• Must hold a PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or DAWIA Level 3 certification in Program Management
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity
• Proven knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing and controlling funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization

Desirable Skills

• Experience with ATF or l aw e nforcement agencies
• Possession of excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and prospective senior government clients
• Bachelor's degree in a t echnical or IT d iscipline. Master's Degree in a t echnical or IT d iscipline is a plus .

About AIS

AIS, Dedicated to Our People

AIS employees can spend their entire career at AIS doing challenging, rewarding work and reach their desired level of achievement and responsibility. We offer the opportunity to move up, without the obligation to move out of a position where one excels. We are committed to our employee's success; however, they define it.

It's our dedication to our employees that inspired our leadership to invest in our future and become partially employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Our employees are our greatest strength, and we do all that we can to serve them. We invest in technology as early adopters, allowing us to create transformative and innovative solutions for our customers while exposing our team to cutting edge technology.

We hire outstanding individuals who are committed to curiosity, passionate about emerging technology, and who are excited to find innovative solutions for the biggest tech challenges facing international brands and government agencies today.

We Invest in Individuals Committed to Innovation

AIS is seeking professionals of a certain character and level of excellence. People that we can learn from and that we can help grow to achieve their personal career goals.

We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Strong technical capabilities with a consultancy mindset
• Close involvement with local technical communities
• A willingness to think outside of the box to provide innovative solutions to clients
• Ability to solve challenging technical business problems
• Self-directed professionals

Our Core Values

• Client Success
• C ontinued Learning and Technical Excellence
• Strong Client Relationships
• Citizenship and Community

EEO Statement

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.