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Nuclear Matters Program Manager

ANSER
ANSER Salary
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026
Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Program Manager to manage the daily activities for the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Matters ODASW(NM). In this key role, you will manage a diverse 25 person team of analysts and subject matter experts who provide support across the various ODASW(NM) directorates.

This position requires all job duties be performed full-time onsite at both the Pentagon an Suffolk Building in Falls Church, VA with no hybrid or remote work options.

Day To Day Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and prioritize staff workloads based on ODASW(NM) requirements and priorities.
  • Ensure seamless communications across the contractor support team and between the ODASW(NM) on contractor support tasks.
  • Hire and retain personnel to support the ODASW(NM) and manage personnel task assignments.
  • Coordinate ODASW(NM) tasks and ensure effective personnel collaborations to produce high-quality products.
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all tasks.
  • Ensure product peer review to ensure quality control.
  • Review product submission for high-visibility deliverables.
  • Conduct personnel management duties, such as performance counseling, timekeeping approval, etc.
  • Advocate for the contractor support team and serve as the primary interface with the ODASW(NM).

Required Qualifications

  • Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Master's degree in any field.
  • 15 years’ experience within the US nuclear enterprise.
  • 10 years of documented experience in leadership, management, oversight, and/or program management.
  • Experience working in an Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) environment.
  • Experience managing personnel and personnel workloads across diverse portfolios and tasks.
  • Experience navigating complex issues involving multiple stakeholders with competing interests in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Experience engaging and communicating with senior Government and military leaders.
  • Experience delivering timely and accurate written products (e.g., memos, briefs, reports) for senior leaders and executive management.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience successfully managing several direct reports across multiple functional areas.
  • Experience managing contracts and familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Previous programmatic experience, including program management, product realization teams, and cost/schedule development.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DoW and Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) programming, planning, budgeting, and financial processes.
  • Experience working in the areas of nuclear weapons, forensics, surety, and energy.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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