Full-Time

Program Manager

App Development

AnaVation

AnaVation

51-200 employees

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid telework possible upon client approval.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business, or related
  • 11+ years managing enterprise application development and modernization programs with at least 20 people
  • Minimum active Secret clearance; able to obtain and maintain Top Secret
  • Active PMP certification
  • Experience with and understanding of cybersecurity principles, policies, frameworks, and audits including but not limited to: FISMA, NIST 800-53/57, Zero Trust, OIG, GAO, OMB, etc
  • Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations
  • Expert-level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision
  • Prior experience as an ISSO/ISSM/ISSE or SCA
Responsibilities
  • Fully accountable for planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of program scope, schedule, cost, technical, and staffing performance and activities on complex application development contracts to ensure exceptional service delivery
  • Manage subcontractors to ensure their strict adherence to AnaVation and client standards of quality and performance; present a “one team” view to the client
  • Ensure timely, complete, high-quality contract deliverables; ensure SLOs are met or exceeded 100% of the time
  • Interface with client’s senior management personnel, including briefings up to CIO/CISO level
  • Support IT Security Audits including FISMA, FISCAM, IRS, and OIG
  • Leverages industry knowledge, best practices, lessons learned and stakeholder feedback to develop, implement and continuously improve application services
  • Optimize processes to maximize efficiencies within the team and program, including functional integration across task areas and teams
  • Be a positive change agent, both within and outside the organization; propagate our corporate culture throughout the program
  • Lead risk management activities, including identification and recommended mitigations; track and manage risks and issues through closure
  • Build, grow, and develop high-performing teams aligned with the client’s mission and strategy
  • Manage program personnel to include interviewing, hiring, performance evaluations, compensation, and training and development
  • Guide and mentor subordinate managers, team leads, and staff
  • Work closely with the client to function as the single point of contact and accountability, ensuring that all technical work, communications, and decision-making remain aligned, timely, and defensible
  • Serve as Quality Control Manager ensuring all deliverables and assigned tasks meet QASP requirements
  • Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions
  • Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision

AnaVation provides IT engineering services to the U.S. Federal Government, focusing on complex technical and analytical challenges. It works by delivering contract-based projects that cover intelligence collection and processing, analytical systems, big data solutions, and cybersecurity, using cross-disciplinary engineering teams (called AnaVators) to tailor solutions to government needs. The company differentiates itself through a government-focused, cost-effective approach, deep technical expertise, and a values-driven culture that emphasizes building long-term partnerships and strong customer trust. Its goal is to help federal agencies improve operational efficiency, security, and decision-making by solving difficult technical problems and delivering reliable, mission-critical software and systems.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • DOJ awarded AnaVation a February 2026 cybersecurity BPA worth $10.19M potential.
  • FBI bought AnaVation's Experience Scheduler in June 2025 for $324,725.
  • Washington Business Journal named AnaVation a 2026 Best Places to Work.

What critics are saying

  • FBI and DOJ concentration leaves revenue exposed if ITSSS-2 share slips in 2026.
  • The GSA MAS period ended January 2026, forcing replacement sales motions.
  • Small-business status can break if growth or acquisitions trigger set-aside disqualification.

What makes AnaVation unique

  • AnaVation holds FBI ITSSS-2, an eight-year $8B DOJ buying channel.
  • AnaVation won DoD SHIELD, a $151B IDIQ spanning missile defense work.
  • AnaVation earned CMMC Level 2, strengthening its federal cyber credentials.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Budget

Life Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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