Supervisory Software Project Manager - Homeland Security

Team Carney; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health benefits

401(k) with corporate match

Generous PTO and 11 paid federal holidays

Tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually

Job summary

Team Carney is looking for a Supervisory Software Project Manager to support the Department of Homeland Security. The role involves overseeing the upgrade and modernization of a web application central to national border security operations. Candidates should have strong software project management experience and expertise in Agile methodologies.

The position offers both remote and on-site opportunities in Oklahoma City, alongside an extensive benefits package that emphasizes professional growth and work-life harmony.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of software development program or software project management experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background suitability check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and deployment of updates to the critical tracking and reporting web portal.
• Facilitate sprints, backlog refinement, standups, and retrospective reviews for the software development team.
• Identify software‑specific project risks and vulnerabilities, designing swift mitigation plans.
• Align technical roadmaps with CBP/AMO strategic objectives, providing updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Software development program management

Agile/Scrum methodologies

DevSecOps

JIRA proficiency

Confluence proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

This Supervisory Software Project Manager position supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the area of Support Services. The mission-critical program provides comprehensive training, safety, standards, curriculum development, and technical modernization services to ensure national border security agents can operate safely and effectively.

Our specialized web application is the central hub for AMO flight records, safety tools, and online training [5]. As the Software Project Manager, you lead the technical team responsible for upgrading, securing, and modernizing this portal, directly supporting the digital backbone of national border aviation.

• Location: Remote or Oklahoma City, OK

• Status: Full-Time / Contingent Upon Contract Award

Who You Are

You are the crucial bridge between technical software development and strategic mission execution [8, 11]. You speak the language of code, database architecture, and DevSecOps, but you also possess the business acumen and emotional intelligence to manage client expectations and steer a technical team. You thrive in Agile environments, removing development roadblocks and fostering a collaborative, highly productive team culture.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Drive Software Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and deployment of updates and enhancements to the critical tracking and reporting web portal.
• Agile Orchestration: Facilitate sprints, backlog refinement, standups, and retrospective reviews for the software development team.
• Mitigate Risk: Identify software‑specific project risks, security vulnerabilities, and deployment hurdles, designing swift, effective mitigation plans.
• Client Alignment: Align technical roadmaps with CBP/AMO strategic objectives, providing regular updates to the software technical lead and stakeholders.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of software development program or software project management experience.
• Methodologies: Deep expertise in Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps frameworks, with proficiency in tracking tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background suitability check.

Why You’ll Love Working with Team Carney (Benefits & Perks)

When you join our team, you enjoy a robust suite of benefits tailored to support your "whole self":

• Comprehensive Health: Competitive medical, dental, and vision options (BCBS CareFirst), plus HSA and FSA.
• Financial Protection: 401(k) with corporate match, and fully paid life and disability insurance.
• Work‑Life Harmony: Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Professional & Personal Growth: Up to $5,000 annually in tuition assistance or student loan repayment, plus $200/year "Get Out and Learn" and $200/year "Get Out and Run" micro‑benefits.

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