Senior Federal Program Manager Tech and Compliance (Hybrid)

Saic; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corporation is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee technology initiatives for a federal law enforcement agency. The role demands expertise in law enforcement operations, IT, and project management within federal security standards.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, complex program leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk and resource management, and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, criminal justice, or related field with 18 years of experience, or a Master’s with 16 years.
• 10+ years of experience in law enforcement operations and technologies.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex programs in federal law enforcement environments.
• Strong understanding of federal regulations and security protocols.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams and foster collaboration.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, individually or in a team.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes.
• Working knowledge of microservice architecture, cloud services, Java-based web applications with SpringBoot, Angular or React, and SQL databases.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Office and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategies for federal law enforcement objectives.
• Project Management: Lead complex programs from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with agency leaders to understand needs and communicate progress.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring security and compliance.
• Resource Management: Guide project teams and external resources for optimal outcomes.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay updated on new tools and trends to improve operations.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure solutions meet federal regulations and security standards.
• Quality Assurance: Implement best practices to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Reporting: Present progress, status updates, and performance metrics to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Master’s degree (preferred) in related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

Science Applications International Corporation is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee technology initiatives for a federal law enforcement agency. The role demands expertise in law enforcement operations, IT, and project management within federal security standards.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, complex program leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk and resource management, and ensuring compliance.