Senior Program Manager - Law Enforcement

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 166,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) match

Flexible work weeks

Paid Family Leave (up to 160 hours)

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Senior Program Manager - Law Enforcement to drive strategic federal civilian and law enforcement programs as a trusted partner to government stakeholders.

You will align IT services with agency needs, support business development, and coordinate internal teams in a regulated environment, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with policies and security clearances. Remote - US based, no visa sponsorship. Compensation: $165,750 – $224,250 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of federal law enforcement program experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Expertise with DEA and law enforcement IT services.
• Strong strategic development and implementation skills.
• Familiarity with federal proposal processes and procurement.
• Eligible for Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs and drive strategic initiatives for federal civilian agencies.
• Provide subject matter expertise on government agency operations and technology.
• Execute business development efforts, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP support.
• Align company capabilities with client mission needs through client leadership interface.
• Manage the new business development life cycle from opportunity identification to post-submission.
• Supervise technical and administrative staff, including hiring and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and government policies and standards.

Skills

Federal program mgmt

Stakeholder liaison

Strategic development

Proposal processes

Policy & compliance

Security clearance readiness

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Program Manager - Law Enforcement to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

In this role, you will lead strategic programs supporting federal civilian and law enforcement-related missions, with a strong emphasis on aligning technology services to agency needs. You will serve as a key partner to government stakeholders, helping translate operational requirements into actionable program and business development efforts. This position also supports proposal activity, opportunity development, and the coordination of internal teams to advance mission-focused outcomes in a highly regulated environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $165,750 – $224,250 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead programs and drive strategic initiatives for federal civilian agencies
• Provide subject matter expertise on government agency operations and technology
• Execute business development efforts, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP support
• Align company capabilities with client mission needs through client leadership interface
• Manage the new business development life cycle from opportunity identification to post-submission
• Supervise technical and administrative staff, including hiring and performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with corporate and government policies and standards

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in federal law enforcement operations
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Expertise with DEA and law enforcement IT services
• Strong strategic development and implementation skills
• Familiarity with federal proposal processes and procurement
• Eligible for Top Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Benefits

• Variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible work weeks and paid time off plans
• Paid Family Leave program offering up to 160 hours of paid leave
• Short- and long-term disability benefits and life insurance options
• Regular review of benefits to ensure competitiveness

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.