Full-Time
Program Manager
Posted on 9/11/2025
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
1,001-5,000 employees
IT and engineering services for government
Compensation Overview
$169.1k - $282.5k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Huntsville, AL, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Active SECRET security clearance, with ability to obtain Top Secret if required
- Minimum 8+ years in IT Program/Project Management; experience within DoD, Army, or Defense programs preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Program Management Level II/III
- ITIL Foundation (preferred)
- DoD 8140/8570 cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, Security+ etc.)
- Proven experience in leading agile software teams, implementing DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipeline management, and cloud migration strategies
- In-depth understanding of Army/DoD cybersecurity, risk management (RMF), data analytics, database administration, automation (APIs, scripting), and enterprise architecture
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to coordinate meetings, briefings, deliverables, and knowledge transfer
- Ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary technical teams, drive continuous process improvement, introduce innovation, and remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
- Ensure program compliance with FAR, DFARS, Army policies, Section 508, and other Federal regulations
- Serve as Lead System Integrator, enforcing best practices, minimizing duplication, and optimizing enterprise efficiency
- Manage agile teams engaged in software development, sustainment, database management, application integration, and customer support following agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps/DevSecOps)
- Collaborate closely with Government project managers, stakeholders, and trading partners to deliver near real-time Army logistics information products
- Oversee migration to low code/no code platforms (target environment: Army Vantage) with flexibility and adaptability to evolving mission requirements
- Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility standards and Army cybersecurity compliance, including implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and relevant cybersecurity certifications
- Maintain compliance with all performance, reporting, and documentation requirements (CDRLs)
- Manage and track progress, costs, labor hours, and resource utilization; provide monthly cost and progress reports
- Coordinate phase-in and phase-out transitions, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer, documentation, and support continuity
- Provide tier 1 service desk management during core hours (0800-1630hrs), as well as property accountability for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
- Ensure all personnel maintain required security clearances and complete Government-mandated training (AT Level I, OPSEC, CIAR, Cybersecurity)
- Experience integrating COTS, GOTS, AI/ML, and large language models into IT enterprise solutions
- Familiarity with Army Vantage, Army Data Platform, LDAC products, AESIP Hub, G-Army automated property systems, and Army-approved IT infrastructure
- Prior service desk management and property accountability experience
- Exceptional stakeholder management and customer service orientation
AMERICAN SYSTEMS delivers information technology and engineering services to U.S. government clients as an employee-owned government contractor. It focuses on IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering, with offerings such as legacy systems migration, mobile app development, and user experience design. The company operates primarily for federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, by winning government contracts to support national security initiatives and mission-critical programs. Its employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success, differentiating it from typical contractor firms by giving employees a stake in outcomes and accountability in delivering technical and engineering solutions to national security and IT needs.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Founded
1975
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The $172.7 million Naval Surface Warfare Center follow‑on contract anchors long‑term defense engineering revenue and program continuity.
- CMMC Level 2 certification with a perfect score strengthens eligibility for high‑value federal contracts handling Controlled Unclassified Information.
- The Epsilon acquisition and new leadership in innovation and digital systems position AMERICAN SYSTEMS to capture more managed IT and cyber work across federal and commercial sectors.
What critics are saying
- Integration of Epsilon’s multi‑tenant managed IT model risks cultural clashes, margin erosion, and service disruptions across federal accounts.
- Heavy concentration in Navy and DoD contracts exposes AMERICAN SYSTEMS to a material revenue cliff if a single major award is lost or repriced.
- The ESOP structure faces mounting liquidity pressure from retiring employee‑owners, which could constrain M&A and debt capacity as the company scales.
What makes AMERICAN SYSTEMS unique
- AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a 100% employee‑owned federal contractor with deep roots in DoD and intelligence IT and engineering.
- The company’s proprietary MERGE service delivery framework integrates mission‑engaged resources across the enterprise for complex national priority programs.
- Its acquisition of Epsilon adds a multi‑tenant managed IT and cybersecurity platform, broadening scale beyond traditional government services models.
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Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a leading provider of mission essential and information engineering services to federal customers, today announced the acquisition of Epsilon, Inc. (Epsilon), a managed IT and cybersecurity leader headquartered in Weaverville, NC. The acquisition will result in more than 400 new employees joining AMERICAN SYSTEMS, further increasing the company’s scale and capabilities.This transaction marks the largest acquisition in AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ 50-year history. The addition of Epsilon’s multi-tenant service delivery model, its broad geographical footprint, and its federal and commercial market expertise brings significant new capabilities and economies of scale to AMERICAN SYSTEMS. This expanded capability enables AMERICAN SYSTEMS to even better address the rapidly evolving needs of existing and new customers across sectors as the company partners with them to accelerate mission outcomes and increase efficiency."Acquisitions are an important element of our growth strategy, and we work hard to ensure that we select companies that are a good fit for us, both strategically and culturally,” said John Steckel, AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ President and CEO
He succeeds Brian Neely, who retired after two decades as American Systems' CIO.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has promoted Srinivas Rautwar to chief information officer, effective Aug. 25.
The certification strengthens AMERICAN SYSTEMS' ability to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information and mitigate the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches.