Program Manager - Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Program

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 support the Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Program. In this role you will be responsible for providing enterprise-level program management leadership for the planning, coordination, deployment, and oversight of ICAM technologies and initiatives across the Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise. You will guide strategic direction for secure identity, credential, and access capabilities, ensuring alignment with DoD mission objectives, cybersecurity standards, and enterprise modernization efforts.

This position required onsite work at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise ICAM program execution, including planning, risk management, stakeholder coordination, workforce alignment, and accountability.

• Oversee the evaluation, integration, and deployment of ICAM technologies across DoD enterprise environments, including cloud and on-premises systems.

• Provide strategic recommendations to senior DoD leadership regarding ICAM policy, architecture, governance, and long-term modernization initiatives.

• Conduct ICAM business case analyses to support enterprise service adoption, investment decisions, and operational improvements.

• Design, implement, and manage ICAM policies, procedures, and technology solutions across systems, applications, and platforms.

• Coordinate and collaborate with internal DoD organizations and external mission partners to ensure secure and compliant integration of ICAM capabilities.

• Ensure ICAM initiatives align with federal cybersecurity requirements, DoD directives, and identity governance best practices.

• Support program reporting, executive briefings, and performance tracking related to ICAM initiatives and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated federal government program management experience overseeing large-scale identity programs with annual budgets exceeding $100M.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community ICAM standards, directives, technologies, and implementations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of HSPD-12 requirements and associated federal identity management mandates.

• Experience applying NIST identity and access management standards and cybersecurity frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and second-factor authentication technologies.

• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, coordination, and executive advisory skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage enterprise-wide initiatives across complex organizational environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.

• Experience supporting enterprise ICAM modernization initiatives within large federal or defense organizations.

• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles and identity governance solutions.

• Experience supporting cloud-based identity and access management technologies in hybrid environments.

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  [email protected]

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.