Senior Program Manager: Law Enforcement & Security Ops

ICF; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a federal program supporting law enforcement, intelligence, and security operations. The role emphasizes program leadership, criminal case management, and sensitive personnel background investigations in a highly secure environment.

The position is 100% onsite in Washington, D.C., with responsibilities spanning staffing, client relationships, and delivering high-quality support aligned with foreign affairs priorities.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and security clearance requirements.
• At least 10 years of program management experience supporting law enforcement or intelligence programs.
• PMP certification or comparable credential.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in criminal justice, intelligence studies, international relations, public administration, business, or related field.
• Experience with U.S. Department of State or Diplomatic Security is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program execution, including staffing, resource allocation, schedules, budgets, performance monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, coordinating priorities, resolving issues, and communicating program status.
• Oversee support for criminal case management, including case tracking, documentation, information coordination, and reporting.
• Manage support for personnel background checks and investigations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Coordinate program support for protective operations, including planning, operational readiness, and stakeholder coordination.
• Align program activities with foreign affairs priorities and the operational requirements of U.S. embassies and overseas missions.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, intelligence, diplomatic security, and interagency partners.
• Develop and maintain program plans, standard operating procedures, performance metrics, risk assessments, and executive briefings.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff supporting multiple functional areas.
• Identify operational risks and implement improvements that strengthen delivery, accountability, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership

Program management

Communication skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

PMP certification

Bachelor's or higher degree

Job description

ICF is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a federal program supporting law enforcement, intelligence, and security operations. The role emphasizes program leadership, criminal case management, and sensitive personnel background investigations in a highly secure environment.

The position is 100% onsite in Washington, D.C., with responsibilities spanning staffing, client relationships, and delivering high-quality support aligned with foreign affairs priorities.