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Senior Program Manager (Army)
Appian Corporation · 🇺🇸 McLean, Virginia
Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 18 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 11 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Appian Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Product Manager” (Software Developers) in NC: $166k–$166k, median $166k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 18 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 11 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. Drive high-impact technology modernization and mission success across Army programs through AI-Powered Process Automation. Location: McLean, VA | Work Model: On-site (5 days/week or on customer site) About the Team The Appian Public Sector team enables US Federal agencies to modernize mission-critical operations through Enterprise-Grade Orchestration. We combine industry-leading software capabilities with deep public sector expertise to deliver agile, high-value outcomes for government leaders. By accelerating software delivery and simplifying complex workflows, our team directly drives operational readiness and digital transformation across defense and civilian platforms. The Opportunity As a Senior Program Manager within Appian’s Public Sector practice, you will lead a $13M+ services portfolio supporting complex technology modernization for the U.S. Army . You will serve as a strategic partner to senior military leadership and oversee a multidisciplinary team of 50+ resources , driving program growth, account strategy, and solution delivery. If you are looking to combine customer advocacy with strategic execution to help government stakeholders solve their toughest operational challenges, this is your opportunity to shape the future of enterprise automation at Appian. What You’ll Do • Lead Portfolio Delivery: Design, implement, and optimize a portfolio of customer success projects across onboarding, adoption, value realization, and contract renewal. • Drive Business & Sales Strategy: Lead opportunity identification, solutioning, and capture activities—including RFI/RFP responses—for new opportunities and existing Army accounts. • Partner with Government Leadership: Engage, influence, and negotiate with senior government stakeholders on program direction, technical requirements, and contract strategies. • Accelerate Delivery via AI: Drive innovation into program execution, incorporating AI-Powered Process Automation and AI-enabled code generation techniques to increase delivery velocity and solution quality. • Manage Operations & Financials: Monitor and report on key program metrics, including agile delivery velocity, customer health scores, resource utilization, and program P&L. • Empower People: Mentor and lead a high-performing team of project managers, architects, and engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement and delivery excellence. Required Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. • Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of experience in program management leading complex technology modernization initiatives within the Department of Defense (specifically Army) or relevant federal agencies. • Scale & Financial Oversight: Proven track record of managing program teams of over 50 resources and overseeing over $13M in annual services revenue . • Methodologies & AI: Hands-on leadership experience delivering software modernization programs using agile methodologies and AI-assisted application generation. • Clearance & Citizenship: US Citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret government clearance in the future. • Mobility: Willingness to travel to client sites as required. Preferred Qualifications • Certifications: Active PMP , PgMP , or agile certifications ( SAFe Ag