Job Application for Program Manager at Dark Wolf Solutions

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Dark Wolf is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead agile transformation and advanced software delivery initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an expert in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and possess a proven track record of driving process improvements within complex, mission-critical environments. This role demands a deep understanding of the DevSecOps lifecycle, including secure cloud migration strategies and ATO processes, along with the ability to effectively communicate with and brief senior military leadership. You will be a critical part of a team dedicated to modernizing and securing software development and delivery capabilities for our clients, including the Space Force.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and managing a team of 5-10 personnel, providing strategic guidance and oversight for the development and implementation of innovative, executable agile strategies.
Driving the deployment of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity services and solutions for government agencies.
Serving as a primary consultant for strategic assessment, strategy development and execution, management consulting services, and cybersecurity/DevSecOps consulting services.
Acting as a key liaison and interact with all stakeholders across the software factory, including requirements engineers, developers, platform engineers, security teams, and executive-level sponsors.
Managing and producing high-quality deliverables for client engagements, particularly in support of establishing and maturing new software factories.
Demonstrating creative thinking and superior problem-solving skills in complex environments.
Communicating in an organized, knowledgeable, and persuasive manner, both in written and verbal formats, especially when briefing senior military leadership.
Identifying and proactively addressing client needs, displaying the ability to contribute to the development of a business vision and effectively manage implementation efforts.
Managing and/or contributing significantly to project planning, execution, and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or an equivalent technical field; or in lieu of a degree, 3 years of equivalent industry experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience managing projects and/or leading technical teams within a fast-paced environment
Expertise in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) software development methodologies
Proven experience in process improvement and driving efficiencies within software delivery or IT operations
Deep knowledge of DevSecOps processes and CI/CD pipelines, including typical tools such as SAST/DAST, dependency checkers, unit testing frameworks, and code quality checkers
Comprehensive understanding of cloud environments from major cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and associated security considerations (e.g., IaaS vs. PaaS)
Strong familiarity with DoD Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and concepts like "bring-your-own-ATO" or "control inheritance."
Ability to articulate FISMA, FedRAMP levels, and DoD Impact Levels
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across complex military organizations and effectively brief senior leadership
Exceptional customer service, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Must be clearable up to TS/SCI.
US Citizenship and currently possess an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active SAFe Certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Program Consultant)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Prior military or Department of Defense (DoD) civilian experience
Significant experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions
Experience performing cloud-to-cloud migrations or consulting on hardware-to-cloud migrations
Previous experience working in a software factory environment.

This position is located in Tampa, FL.

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We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

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