Cleared - Information Technology Team Lead

Noblis, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 133,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis, Inc. in Bethesda, MD seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead and oversee a multi-location team delivering enterprise IT O&M support and system enhancements for a government sponsor.

You will direct contractor efforts, manage risk, and brief senior leadership on milestones and progress. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, US citizenship, and proven experience in program management, portfolio planning, and procurement strategy.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Degree and experience requirements as listed in the posting.
• One year or more leading a team.
• Four years of hands-on program management experience in enterprise IT O&M and system enhancements.
• Experience developing decision-quality materials and executive briefings.
• Experience overseeing portfolio/performance, resource planning, and procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and administer for the customer team effort.
• Direct efforts of the team, including contractors at multiple locations, and serve as primary interface with Sponsor program authorities and staff on technical and project issues.
• Regularly brief leadership on program status and milestones related to the contract.
• Oversee contractor personnel project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution, and monitoring and reporting progress.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

US Citizenship

Team leadership

Program management

Executive briefing experience

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / data analytics / software engineering or related field

Master's degree in computer science / data analytics / software engineering or related field

Associate's degree with 12 years' experience

High-School diploma with 14 years' experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and administer for the customer team effort.
• Lead shall direct efforts of the team, to include contractors at multiple locations, and shall serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Sponsor program authorities and Staff on technical and project issues.
• Regularly Brief leadership on program status and milestones related to the contract.
• Shall oversee contractor personnel project operations by developing procedures; planning and directing execution of the contractual, technical, multi-disciplinary engineering, programming, maintenance and administrative support effort; and monitoring and reporting progress.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data analytics, software engineering, or related technical field with 8 years of experience OR Master's Degree in computer science, data analytics, software engineering, or related technical field with 6 years of experience OR Associate's degree with 12 years of experience OR High-School/High School equivalency diploma with 14 years of experience.
• One (1) or more years leading a team or managing staff.
• minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience in Program Management experience managing enterprise IT O&M support and system enhancement projects.
• Experience developing decision-quality materials (strategic papers, options analyses, executive briefings) and driving executive action tracking.
• Experience overseeing or guiding portfolio/performance, resource planning, and acquisition/procurement strategy (including vendor management and enterprise licensing concepts).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience translating mission priorities into actionable IT roadmaps, investment plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Have an active certification Project Management Institute (PM!) Project Management Professional or Program Management Professional.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agenciesin the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunitiesat careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this positionis based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $132,900.00 - USD $207,750.00 /Yr.