DoW Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) · 10 hours ago
Information Technology Project Manager
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$144K/yr - $187K/yrThe Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) operates within the Department of Defense, focusing on the responsible adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence. The IT Project Manager will oversee complex IT and cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and managing contractor performance to support secure system delivery.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Lauren Roser-LeFevers
Responsibilities
Ensure all system changes and technology enhancements meet established technical standards and fully adhere to the CIA triad, strengthening the overall security posture of the Advana ecosystem and supporting enterprise-level risk management objectives
Provide technical direction to, and formally review, accept, or reject contractor-supported deliverables, including but not limited to: Risk assessments and security documentation, Cybersecurity policies, procedures, and updates, Incident management and response processes, Vulnerability management activities and reporting, Cybersecurity tools and automation technologies, Zero Trust Architecture milestones and implementation artifacts, Briefings, documentation, and decision packages prepared for the Authorizing Official (AO) or Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR), etc
Participate in senior-level discussions and decision-making related to courses of action that enhance system security, data integrity, and the collection, distribution, and management of enterprise data across mission systems
Collaborate across technical, cybersecurity, and mission teams to shape the overall direction and execution of cybersecurity posture, system authorizations, cloud or platform migrations, system modifications, and the adoption of automated services and technologies
Serve as a key integrator between government leads, contractors, cybersecurity professionals, and platform owners to ensure alignment across schedules, risk tolerance, compliance requirements, and mission outcomes
Qualification
Required
Experience managing complex IT projects in a DoD, federal, or large-scale enterprise environment
Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including the CIA triad, risk management, and system authorization processes
Demonstrated ability to manage contractor performance and evaluate technical deliverables
Experience supporting or interfacing with Authorizing Officials (AO/AODR) or equivalent senior decision authorities
U.S. Citizenship is required
Candidate is encouraged to provide e-portfolio, project samples, Github, etc. to their submission package
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration
This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD Priority Placement Program (please see details below)
A three-year trial period may be required if not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service
Must be determined suitable for federal employment
Required to participate in the direct deposit program
This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date
Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized based on the availability of funds
This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service
This position requires a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance
Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference-eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction
If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package
This position may require work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or mandatory overtime
This position may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft
Preferred
Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture implementation
Experience supporting enterprise data platforms, analytics ecosystems, or cloud-based systems
Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity and risk management frameworks (e.g., RMF)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings
Benefits
Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized based on the availability of funds.
This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
This position requires a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
Company
DoW Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)
Welcome to the official account for the U.S. Department of War's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office.
Founded in 2022
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig Martell
Chief Digital and AI Officer (CDAO)
Jinyoung Englund
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Algorithmic Warfare Directorate
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2025-12-10
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