Program Manager Senior

Description

Science Applications International Corporation is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee and manage critical technology initiatives for a federal law enforcement agency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law enforcement, information technology, project management, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements within the federal law enforcement domain.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive strategies aligned with the goals and objectives of federal law enforcement agencies.
• Project Management: Lead complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with federal law enforcement agency leaders and key stakeholders to understand their needs and facilitate effective communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with projects, ensuring security and compliance requirements are met.
• Resource Management: Manage project teams, including internal and external resources, to optimize project outcomes and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, advising on the adoption of new tools and systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure that all solutions and initiatives comply with federal regulations and security standards, safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality.
• Quality Assurance: Implement best practices and quality control measures to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the specific needs of federal law enforcement agencies.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular progress reports, status updates, and performance metrics to agency leadership and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, criminal justice, or related field and 18 years of experience, or a Master's and 16.
• Proven experience (10+ years) working law enforcement operations and technologies.
• Proven experience (10+ years) managing complex programs within federal law enforcement environments.
• Strong understanding of federal regulations and security protocols.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly, work in a challenging and fast-paced environment with a team, as well as individually is a must.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes.
• Working knowledge of: Microservice architecture, Cloud services, Java-based web applications using a modern frameworks such as SpringBoot, Angular or React, SQL databases.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Skills and knowledge utilizing Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) of tools is a must.

Note: This job description is a general outline of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position of Program Manager supporting federal law enforcement. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a plus.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification a plus.
• Prior experience as a developer or a data analyst is a plus for the job.
• Tech background.
• Managing projects in a hybrid cloud environment.

Customer Requirements

• Clearance – Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.
• Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen.
• Location – Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.