CDAO - Enterprise AI - Program Manager, Autonomy Digital Platforms

As Program Manager for Autonomy Digital Platforms within CDAO's Autonomy Division, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the critical software capabilities, digital infrastructure, and cloud-to-edge environments that power rapid autonomy development. By architecting a robust and scalable digital backbone, this position will ensure that DoW programs can develop, integrate, test, and deploy highly effective, safe, and reliable autonomous systems in days or weeks, rather than years.

Responsibilities

• Scale the DoW Autonomy Platforms & Software Pipelines: Lead the design and implementation of automated pipelines and architectures that support rapid software iterations, continuous algorithm improvement, and secure software deployment to platforms in the field.
• Architect Cloud-to-Edge Infrastructure: Direct the development of a secure, distributed digital architecture that scales seamlessly from enterprise cloud environments down to tactical computing platforms operating at the physical edge.
• Lead Modeling, Simulation, & Virtual Testing: Oversee the creation of virtual testbeds, simulation environments, and digital twins to thoroughly integrate, test, evaluate, verify, and validate complex autonomous behaviors and software performance prior to operational testing and physical fielding.
• Lead UxS Standards & Interoperability: Lead the development and establishment of technical standards and open architectures to ensure different autonomous platforms integrate seamlessly with each other and relevant command-and-control systems.
• Execute Programmatic & Portfolio Leadership: Budget, plan, and execute large-scale, highly technical software acquisition and engineering efforts, coordinating a diverse coalition of traditional defense contractors, non-traditional commercial technology firms, and operational end-users.

Requirements

• 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/OSW 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 requires a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
• 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.