Policy and Capabilities Team Lead with Security Clearance

Axiologic Solutions LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 203,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Axiologic Solutions LLC in Northern, VA seeks a Policy and Capabilities Team Lead to manage enterprise IT operations, oversight of contractor personnel, and liaison with Sponsor leadership to ensure mission success.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, 4+ years as a Project Manager, and experience delivering executive briefings and strategic papers. Salary ranges from $203,380 to $273,036 annually, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• 4+ years hands-on Project Management experience.
• Experience leading portfolio/program performance and executive briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrator for PC team and overall contractor direction.
• Direct and coordinate cross-location efforts to meet objectives.
• Interface with Sponsor program authorities on technical and contractual matters.
• Develop procedures to support contractual, technical, and administrative activities.
• Plan, direct, and oversee multi-disciplinary technical and operational support efforts.
• Brief PC leadership on status, risks, and milestones.

Skills

TS/SCI

Polygraph

Project Management

Executive Briefings

Portfolio Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk & Schedule Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

Based in Northern, VA, Axiologic Solutions LLC has opportunities for you to become part of our high-quality team that delivers innovative solutions to key federal clients. We are currently seeking a Policy and Capabilities Team Lead . to fulfill customer requirements with outstanding customer service and engagement. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism.

Position Summary

The Policy and Capabilities Team Lead serves as the primary contractor lead responsible for managing and overseeing enterprise IT operations, maintenance, enhancement, and administrative support activities for the Sponsor's PC organization. This position provides leadership to geographically dispersed teams, serves as the primary liaison between the contractor workforce and Sponsor leadership, and ensures successful execution of technical, operational, and contractual requirements. The Team Lead is responsible for program oversight, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, executive communications, and coordination with the Jiminy Cricket Program Manager to support mission objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead administrator for the PC team and provide overall management and direction of contractor personnel supporting the Sponsor.
• Direct and coordinate team efforts across multiple locations to ensure effective execution of program objectives and contractual requirements.
• Act as the primary interface and point of contact with Sponsor program authorities and representatives regarding technical, operational, and project‑related matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures to support efficient execution of contractual, technical, engineering, programming, maintenance, and administrative support activities.
• Plan, direct, and oversee execution of multi‑disciplinary technical and operational support efforts.
• Regularly brief PC leadership on program status, accomplishments, risks, challenges, and milestone progress.
• Monitor project performance, schedules, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful contract execution.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the PC mission, organizational priorities, and evolving requirements to ensure effective support and mission alignment.
• Identify and respond to programmatic changes, emerging requirements, and operational needs.
• Provide regular updates and feedback to the Program Manager regarding work performed in support of the PC organization.
• Support portfolio management, resource planning, acquisition strategies, and technology investment activities.
• Develop executive‑level reports, strategic papers, decision packages, options analyses, and briefing materials to support leadership decision‑making.
• Manage executive action items, decisions, and taskings through completion and closure.
• Foster collaboration across technical and mission‑focused teams to drive successful program delivery and mission outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Minimum of four (4) years of hands‑on experience serving as a Project Manager.
• Experience developing decision-quality materials, including strategic papers, options analyses, executive briefings, and executive action tracking products.
• Experience overseeing or guiding portfolio and program performance, resource planning, acquisition strategy, procurement activities, vendor management, and enterprise licensing initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing enterprise IT projects and operational support efforts.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing project schedules, priorities, risks, and deliverables in complex environments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, and 8 years of relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience translating mission priorities into actionable IT roadmaps, investment plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) architecture patterns, including model hosting, vector search, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), data pipelines, APIs, and orchestration frameworks.
• Experience briefing senior leaders and presenting technical and programmatic recommendations to executive stakeholders.
• Experience driving cross‑functional team collaboration and delivery across multiple organizations.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT modernization, digital transformation, or emerging technology initiatives.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or Federal government mission environments.

TS/SCI eligibility required for the position. Candidates with an active TS/SCI are preferred; candidates with a recent active TS may also be considered for SCI upgrade based on eligibility and program requirements. A CI polygraph is required for the position. Candidates without a current CI poly may be considered but must be willing and able to complete the required polygraph within the timeframe established by the applicable contract or customer.

Salary Range

$203,380 - $273,036 The salary range is provided in good faith and is based on several job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, Federal Government contract labor category requirements, contract wage determinations when applicable, clearance requirements, work location, relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, internal equity, and approved funding.

For proposal‑contingent positions, the listed range is an anticipated good‑faith range based on current proposal assumptions. Final compensation may vary based on contract award, finalized customer requirements, approved funding, labor category alignment, and candidate qualifications.

Axiologic Solutions invests in its employees beyond compensation. Depending on position and eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance for courses and certifications, professional development opportunities, fitness and wellness support, electronic stipend, and other optional benefit elections.

Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may email their request to or call 571-295-4990. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Axiologic Solutions and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.