Cleared - Program Business Management

Noblis; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis seeks a SETA Cleared Program Business Manager in Bethesda, MD, with active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph for leadership across enterprise programs.

Responsibilities include defining system scope, analyzing business needs, advising PMO, and delivering measurable improvements. Bachelor’s or higher with required years of experience, citizenship, and a strong IC background are essential.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience Associate's degree with 6 years of experience OR High-School with 9 years of experience.
• Experience formulating and defining systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of the business systems and industry requirements.
• Experience performing analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper requirements specifications.
• Experience providing consultation on complex projects and contributing to most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environments.
• Experience planning and managing the realization of benefits through the integration of new capabilities within business practices
• Defining the benefits that will realize the strategic objectives of the program.
• Experience maintaining focus on organizing and managing how time and resources are invested.
• Experience advising the PMO on whether the outputs and outcomes will lead to the realization of new business processes.
• Experience with optimizing the timing of the release of new deliverables into business operations.

Responsibilities

• Formulating and defining systems scope and objectives.
• Conducting comprehensive analysis of business and user needs.
• Providing expert consultation on complex projects.
• Defining and documenting benefits related to the strategic objectives of programs and projects.
• Advising the PMO.
• Optimizing timing and sequencing of new deliverables.
• Creating and maintaining systems documentation.
• Facilitating workshops to gather requirements and present findings.
• Collaborating with technical teams to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Developing business cases that justify system enhancements and new capabilities.
• Establishing metrics and KPIs to measure success.
• Guiding project teams on requirements management best practices.
• Staying current with industry trends to inform strategic recommendations.

Skills

IC experience

Clearance coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years

Master’s Degree + 2 years

Associate's degree + 6 years

High-School + 9 years

Job description

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking a SETA Cleared Program Business Management with IC experience and ACTIVE Top Secret with SCI and Polygraph in Bethesda, MD.

• Formulating and defining systems scope and objectives.
• Conducting comprehensive analysis of business and user needs.
• Providing expert consultation on complex projects.
• Defining and documenting the specific benefits related to the strategic objectivesof programs and projects.
• Maintaining organizational focus on effective resource allocation.
• Advising the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Optimizing the timing and sequence of new deliverables into business operations.
• Creating and maintaining systems documentation including requirements, specifications, and process flows.
• Facilitating workshops and meetings to gather requirements, validating solutions, and presenting findings.
• Collaborating with technical teams to ensure developed solutions meet business and user requirements.
• Developing business cases that justify system enhancements and new capabilities.
• Establishing metrics and key performance indicators to measure the success of implemented systems.
• Providing guidance to project teams on requirements management best practices.
• Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience Associate's degree with 6 years of experience OR High-School with 9 years of experience
• Experience formulating and defining systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of the business systems and industry requirements.
• Experience performing analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper requirements specifications.
• Experience providing consultation on complex projects and contributing to most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environments.
• Experience planning and managing the realization of benefits through the integration of new capabilities within business practices
• Defining the benefits that will realize the strategic objectives of the program.
• Experience maintaining focus on organizing and managing how time and resources are invested.
• Experience advising the PMO on whether the outputs and outcomes will lead to the realization of new business processes.
• Experience with optimizing the timing of the release of new deliverables into business operations.

Desired Qualifications

• IC experience is highly desirable.
• Education degree from an accredited institution in B-STEM field is highly desired.
• Experience with having successfully demonstrated the ability to independently conduct the appropriate analysis to offer recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve issues, concerns, problems, or methods.
• Experience in establishing strong working relationships with program managers as well as organization leadership; tracking task order efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems; and identifying and resolving administrative and contractual issues related to a support services contract.
• Ability to solve problems in a rapidly changing environment, and interface with customers directly.
• Solid understanding of intelligence disciplines, methodologies, and the intelligence cycle.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment.

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 agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org (https://careers.noblis.org/about-noblis/)

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 (https://noblis.org/who-we-are/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 (https://noblis.org/contact) .

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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 (https://careers.noblis.org/benefits/) page on our Careers (https://careers.noblis.org/) site.

Compensation

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 position is 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 $90,700.00 - USD $141,775.00 /Yr.