Program Manager (DHS)

SimIS Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

SimIS Inc is seeking a Program Manager in Suffolk, Virginia, to oversee multiple concurrent test programs for the DHS CBP Program Management Office. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in program management within systems engineering, a PMP certification, and the ability to manage distributed teams. Responsibilities include financial tracking, reporting, and ensuring compliance with DHS standards. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of program management experience in systems engineering and test & evaluation environments.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide experienced program management for multiple concurrent test programs.
• Deliver detailed financial tracking and resource management.
• Generate monthly status reports and performance metrics.

Skills

Program Management

Systems Engineering

Test & Evaluation

Stakeholder Management

Financial Tracking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PMBOK processes and methodologies

Integrated master scheduling systems

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).

Job Description

The DHS CBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) serves as the Independent Test Authority (ITA) for CBP acquisition programs and requires comprehensive systems engineering and test and evaluation (T&E) support. SimIS seeks a Program Manager to serve as the primary interface between SimIS and the CBP Program Management Office Directorate, providing comprehensive oversight of multiple concurrent test programs and systems engineering efforts. This role requires managing distributed teams across diverse border environments while ensuring compliance with PMOD standards and TEGR (Test, Evaluation, and Government Review) processes. The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating complex systems engineering trade studies, operational testing, and technology assessments that support CBP's mission to achieve 100% situational awareness coverage across the Southwest border.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of program management experience in systems engineering and test & evaluation environments, preferably with DHS or DOD programs
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required; DAU/DHS equivalency preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check
• 25% travel required

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in PMBOK processes and methodologies
• Experience with integrated master scheduling and financial tracking systems
• Knowledge of border security technologies and surveillance systems
• Understanding of TEGR processes and government acquisition procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for government reporting and stakeholder management
• Proven ability to manage distributed teams and multiple concurrent workstreams

Key Responsibilities

• Provide experienced program management using proven PMBOK processes for multiple concurrent test programs
• Deliver detailed financial tracking and resource management across all supported programs
• Maintain integrated schedules and coordinate activities across distributed teams
• Generate monthly status reports and performance metrics for government stakeholders
• Ensure sufficient staffing for year‑round activities including 2–3 simple tests, 2–3 moderate tests, and 2 complex tests annually
• Support multiple concurrent workstreams including systems engineering trade studies and field engineering assessments
• Coordinate with CBP Test Managers to develop required artifacts and deliverables
• Manage contract deliverables including kickoff meetings, integrated master schedules, and systems engineering management plans
• Oversee travel coordination to border locations, vendor facilities, and government offices
• Ensure compliance with DHS security directives and data handling procedures

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short‑Term Disability (at no cost) & Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer