What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Manager position at Apriva?
Location: Quantico, VA (100% On‑Site)
Job Summary:
The Program Manager must have extensive experience overseeing complex government, defense, and technology programs from contract award through full performance and sustainment. The Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact (POC) for a Federal DoD PKI Support Services contract and is responsible for ensuring successful execution of all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. This role is empowered with direct access to senior corporate leadership and is supported by immediate corporate decision‑makers to enable rapid issue resolution and proactive program leadership.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all aspects of this Federal PKI Support Services contract
- Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of all PWS tasks
- Serve as the primary interface with Government leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure all contractual deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
- Lead cross‑functional technical and operational teams, including subcontractors
- Manage risk, schedule, cost, staffing, and performance metrics
- Maintain compliance with DoD/NSS PKI policy and DoD operational requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT‑related discipline (or Bachelor’s degree plus two additional years of experience)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering or systems administration roles
- Active TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility
- CISSP or equivalent certification
- Demonstrated understanding of DoD/NSS PKI operations
- Strong communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed for long periods of time throughout the day. Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- For a large percentage of the work week, it will be ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical business office environment. There is also work in a typical office/data center environment.
APRIVA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER