Program Manager (CJIS Compliance)

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401a retirement plan

Discounts on wireless

Gym memberships

Amusement park tickets

Job summary

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, seeks a senior information security professional to lead CJIS compliance, cybersecurity governance, and information protection across MPD systems.

You will direct audits, risk assessments, and incident response programs, align projects with CJIS requirements, and provide executive briefings to MPD leadership.

This security‑sensitive role requires strong leadership and collaboration with District partners, with certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• CJIS technical security controls and cybersecurity compliance audit standards.
• Experience interpreting legal/regulatory language into operational controls.
• Strong written and oral communication for policy recommendations and training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as MPD’s senior technical authority for CJIS compliance and cybersecurity governance.
• Lead audits, assessments, and reviews by CJIS Systems Agencies and other authorities.
• Develop and monitor cybersecurity strategies, project plans, budgets, and risk reporting.
• Provide guidance on CJIS security controls including access controls, encryption, auditing, and incident response.
• Coordinate with ISOs, CSOs, legal, and partners to ensure secure operations.

Skills

CJIS compliance

Cybersecurity governance

Audits & compliance

Risk assessment

Identity & access management

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

VPN technologies

Encryption protocols

Job description

There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation’s Capital – Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, the Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,200 members: approximately 3,550 sworn members and over 650 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation’s residents, but also people from all over the world.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and saving options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits

This position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Technical Services Bureau (TSB), Technology Division (TD). Applications Management Branch (AMB). The (TSB) oversees all information technology services, as well as records management, fleet services and evidence control of the IT component of the bureau include software development, data quality and compliance, business application development, and information technology program management. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Director, Business Applications, who establishes broad program, policy priorities, and identifies overall resources available. The incumbent independently plans, organizes and carries out major assignments; determines the methods and approaches to be used; coordinates with internal and external resources and resolves complex technical, operational, compliance, and policy issues.

The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For The Following

Serving as MPD’s senior technical authority and principal advisor for CJIS compliance, cybersecurity governance, and Criminal Justice Information protection.

Providing leadership and oversight for MPD’s compliance with the FBI CJIS Security Policy and all applicable federal, District of Columbia, and MPD cybersecurity requirements. Serves as MPD’s primary authority and point of contact on CJIS compliance matters. Plans, directs, and evaluates complex cybersecurity, CJIS compliance, and information systems security initiatives that affect MPD’s enterprise technology environment and public safety operations.

Developing, managing, and monitoring cybersecurity compliance strategies, project plans, timelines, budgets, risk registers, corrective action plans, and performance measures and reporting mechanisms. Ensures MPD systems, applications, vendor platforms, cloud services, and technology initiatives align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity governance, risk management principles, and CJIS requirements.

Providing authoritative technical guidance on the implementation of CJIS security controls, including access controls, advanced authentication, encryption, auditing, logging, incident response, personnel security, media protection, system integrity, and secure information sharing. Leads internal and external audits, assessments inspections, and reviews conducted by CJIS Systems Agencies, federal oversight entities, District agencies, or other authorized bodies. Develops, tracks and manages corrective action plans to address audit findings, compliance gaps, cybersecurity weaknesses, and operational risks.

Conducting and overseeing risk assessments for systems, applications, vendor solutions, data-sharing arrangements, and cloud-based environments involving CJIS. Coordinates with Information Security Officers (ISOs) and CJIS Security Officers (CSOs), legal counsel, agency partners, and District public safety stakeholders to ensure secure and compliant system operations. Reviews proposed technology solutions, contracts, memoranda of understanding, interagency agreements, and data-sharing arrangements to identify cybersecurity, CJIS, privacy, and operational risks. Prepares and delivers executive briefings, policy recommendations, compliance reports, risk assessment and strategic recommendations to MPD leadership on cybersecurity posture, compliance risks, and mitigation strategies.

Performing other related duties as assigned.

Licensures, Certifications And Other Requirements

Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certification and/or experience working with state CJIS Systems Agency (CSA) is strongly preferred.

Education

Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks is required.

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field is preferred.

Work Experience

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (MSS - Grade 13), or its non-District equivalent, gained in either the public or private sector. Specialized experience includes but not limited to: overseeing and applying Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) technical security controls and cybersecurity compliance audit standards; network security architecture, encryption protocols, VPN technologies, and identity access management. Experience in managing and developing new approaches, methods or procedures in data gathering and analysis; and interpreting legal and regulatory language into operational controls. Communication skills to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to present recommendations and proposals; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and government officials; and to write and edit reports, proposals, policies, procedures, and recommendations and the ability to provide training and supervise a team.

One Year Of Prior Management/leadership Experience Is Strongly Preferred.

Work Environment

Work location is in an office environment. Work is sedentary and may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meeting and conferences away from the work site and carrying light items, such as laptops, papers, books, small parts, and driving an automobile.

Position Designation:

The Metropolitan Police Department is a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation. This position is considered “emergency” per DPM Chapter 12. An emergency employee must report to or remain at work if activated, during a declared emergency.

Position Suitability

This position is deemed as “Security Sensitive” pursuant to Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening and criminal background check (pre‑employment and periodic), individuals may be subject to the following checks and tests:

• Traffic record check (as applicable);
• Pre‑employment drug and alcohol test (as applicable);
• Consumer credit check (as applicable);
• Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
• Random drug and alcohol test;
• Return to duty or follow‑up drug and alcohol test; and
• Post‑accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

MSS At Will Employment Statement

This position is “At Will”. At‑will employment applies to the Management Supervisory Service (MSS). All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Residency Preference

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited.