IT Branch Manager - Security Operations #177

Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 157,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senate is seeking an IT Branch Manager - Security Operations in Washington, DC. The role leads security operations, contract management, budgeting, and staff leadership across the branch to ensure effective performance and compliance.

Remote work is eligible; the position requires a Top Secret clearance and offers a salary range reflecting senior IT leadership responsibilities within the Senate.

Responsibilities

• Sets technical performance standards for outsourced services, evaluates vendor contract compliance, and leads contract re-competitions, including requirements development and RFP management.
• Directs strategic planning and oversees branch operations, ensuring prioritization, resource allocation, personnel management, and project oversight.
• Develops and manages the branch budget, including forecasting, expenditure control, justification materials, and budget testimony; applies cost-benefit analysis to optimize service efficiency.
• Oversees all staff management aspects, including recruitment, onboarding, training, development, motivation, and performance evaluation within the branch.
• Establishes and enforces branch and department policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Prepares operational reports, approves procurement actions, and manages essential administrative functions.

Job description

IT Branch Manager - Security Operations #177

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a IT Branch Manager - Security Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Sets technical performance standards for outsourced services, evaluates vendor contract compliance, and leads all phases of contract re-competitions, including requirements development and RFP management. Directs strategic planning and oversees branch operations, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, personnel management, and project oversight.

Develops and manages the branch budget, including forecasting, expenditure control, justification materials, and contributions to budget testimony; applies cost-benefit analysis to optimize service efficiency. Oversees all aspects of staff management, including recruitment, onboarding, training, development, motivation, and performance evaluation within the branch. Establishes and enforces branch and department policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Prepares operational reports, approves procurement actions, and manages essential administrative functions. Other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Senate, Legislative Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $156563 – $204402/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.