Senior Program Manager, Residential Security System Program #5454

United States Senate Sergeant at Arms; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Program Manager of the Residential Security Systems Program ensures safeguarding Senators’ residences in the National Capital Region and across home states. You will oversee security projects, guide risk assessments, and deliver actionable recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities.

You’ll collaborate with security specialists to design protection systems that maximize safety with minimal mission disruption, and you’ll lead teams to complete projects on time and within budget in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; 10+ years related experience preferred.
• Experience managing physical security or risk in high-security environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security projects and programs; act as SME.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and security partners.
• Develop and present progress using PM tools; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Leadership

Executive summaries

Communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Threat analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Project management tools

Budgeting software

Risk management tools

Job description

Target Hiring Range: $130,469 - $135,000

Department: Member Security Services

Posting Date Range: 10/27/2026-11/10/2026

Pay Grade Range: $130469-$181570

Work Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location Status: Hybrid

Hybrid Schedule: Onsite with situational telework.

All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.

The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.

This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $130,469 - $135,000

The Senior Program Manager of the Residential Security Systems Program is responsible for safeguarding Senators’ residences in the National Capital Region and across home states. This role oversees critical residential security projects, ensuring effective execution and alignment with program objectives and the SAA’s values. The senior program manager guides security surveys and risk assessments, delivering actionable recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities. The position also collaborates with security specialists to design protection systems that maximize safety with minimal disruption to the organization’s mission.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

Applies expert understanding of physical security projects and program management practices. Acts as the lead point of contact and subject matter expert for managing physical security projects and programs. Effectively utilizes program management tools to initiate, monitor, and present progress to a wide audience. Leads staff in execution of the program. Coordinates with stakeholders and other relevant entities, including vendors and other security partners. Provides customer-focused solutions to effectively engage with the Senate community. Other duties, as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education

High School Diploma/ GED.

Required Work Experience

• High School Diploma: At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Associate’s Degree: 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree: 5-8 years of relevant work experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Ability to obtain and maintain Contracting Officer Representative Level I/II.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, and practices of project management including budgeting, scheduling, staffing, risk management, and requirements analysis.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement both short- and long-range project plans.
• Ability to lead teams and to bring projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare analytic reports.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and make recommendations for action.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with Senate staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to proficiently write executive summaries of threat and intelligence information.
• Ability to balance shifting priorities and multitask across a wide range of projects.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare analyses and reports.
• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in residential or physical security, protective operations, or risk management within a government, law‑enforcement, or similar high‑security environment.
• Formal training and / or certifications in the area of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Residential Security Assessments or other structured physical security survey training.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, including briefing senior leaders, preparing clear technical reports, and conveying complex security information in an understandable manner.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with the opportunity for remote work based on the Senate calendar.
• Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking and safely carrying items under 25 pounds.
• Work may require long periods of standing and/or exposure to different types of weather conditions.
• Frequent travel is required to participate and/or conduct security assessments and installations.
• Essential Services are functions and activities that are critical to the continuous operation, security, and support of the United States Senate. These services must remain operational without interruption to ensure the Senate can conduct official business. Positions supporting essential services require employees to be available and prepared to work including during inclement weather, holidays, weekends, late nights and overnight hours. Due to the nature of Senate operations, essential services, including network operations and infrastructure, cannot be suspended while the Senate is in session, and maintenance activities may be required outside of normal business hours.
• Excepted Services refer to functions and activities that are authorized to continue during a lapse of appropriations because they are necessary to the performance of the Senate’s constitutional functions, address emergency circumstances that imminently threaten the safety of human life or the protection of property or directly support essential services of the United States Senate. Employees in excepted positions are generally required to work and remain operational during a lapse of appropriations, to ensure continuity of critical Senate functions. These positions may involve working non-standard schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, to maintain uninterrupted service and operational readiness.

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
• Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

Benefits At-a-glance

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW .

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to [e-mail] with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.

Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.

• All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
• Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
• Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
• If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email [e-mail] .
• To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here .

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.