Technical Program Manager

Overview of position:

FEDITC is seeking a Technical Program Manager to work in the Washington, DC area

A United States Citizenship and an active Secret DoD Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Ability to attain and maintain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)

This is an upcoming opportunity contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive development lifecycle management encompassing project management, budget operations, strategic development, and performance tracking.
• Direct large, multidisciplinary teams of network engineers, architects, and support personnel, ensuring alignment with DHS strategic objectives.
• Manage staff scheduling and resource allocation to effectively meet project timelines and operational demands.
• Oversee task management and reporting across multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to milestones, and effective risk mitigation.
• Conduct assessments of network tools, gather user requirements, and implement necessary system improvements.
• Optimize network operations, enhance Tier I-III support, and integrate automation solutions to improve network reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Provide DHS leadership with strategic insights and recommendations for effective stewardship and continuous system enhancement.
• Identify, manage, and resolve risks, issues, dependencies, and interdependencies both internally and externally.
• Perform research and development activities, including product evaluations and comparative analyses.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and manage records across platforms such as SharePoint, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Prepare and deliver weekly status reports and detailed monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Ensure strict compliance with DHS engineering life cycle processes, security policies (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53), ITIL best practices, and Zero Trust Architecture standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years specifically supporting DHS LAN/WAN environments.
• 10+ years managing DHS Authority to Operate (ATO) and Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities.
• Proven experience managing complex campus-scale network initiatives, such as DHS St. Elizabeth Campus.
• Extensive experience successfully leading DHS network modernization projects.

Experience/Skills:

• 15+ years leading programs supporting network systems infrastructure, specifically with over 5,500 field sites, 2+ data centers, and 175,000+ users.

Education:

• Master’s Degree in a related field is required.

Certifications Required:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) – Active
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Active
• ITILv4 Certification – Active
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – Active
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – Active

Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Ability to attain and maintain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

Benefits:

• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401K with a 4% Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life AD&D
• Short-term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)