CDAO - Enterprise - Generative AI Program Manager, Acquisition

JOA: CDAO-2026-000105
 Pay Scale:  $139,395-$191,900
 Open Date: 20 May 2026
 Close Date: 27 May 2026

 

The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) mission is to accelerate the adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) across the Department of Defense (DoD). The CDAO works across the Military Departments and Services, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and other DoD Components to design, develop, field, and scale technologies, capabilities, strategies, policies, and other guidance related to data, analytics, and AI in support of DoD's warfighting and business functions, including responding to crises and emerging challenges with state of the art digital solutions. 

 

The CDAO has three broad goals of enabling, speeding, and scaling adoption of AI in the DoD. Rapid and scalable adoption of AI is a critical capability for DoD support in national security, and the CDAO executes that strategy. The CDAO’s role in facilitating the rapid adoption of frontier AI and autonomy will enable the DoD’s other objectives by informing future investments into policies, partnership, and infrastructure, enabling the adoption of AI at scale throughout the department.

 

As the Program Manager for Generative AI Acquisition, you will be at the nexus of technology and procurement, leading the charge to bring the most advanced generative AI capabilities into the DoD. You will be responsible for the entire acquisition lifecycle, from market research and requirements definition to contract negotiation and vendor management.

 

You will serve as a senior advisor, shaping the DoD's strategy for acquiring generative AI, data science, and autonomy programs. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating the federal acquisition landscape to form partnerships with leading AI labs and technology providers. You will facilitate collaboration across the DoD and the Intelligence Community (IC) to ensure the technologies we acquire are secure, effective, and aligned with mission needs, ultimately accelerating their path to operational deployment.

 

This position is covered by the Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). The position is located in Washington, DC. The pay plan and broadband level for this role is NH-0800/1500-04, which is equivalent to the GS-14/15 grade level. This position does have an education requirement – details can be found here.

This role will close for submissions at 11:59pm on May 27th, 2025.