Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to join our team in Reston, Virginia.

Are you passionate about contributing to mission solutions that protect and secure our citizens and nation? Do you want to help develop and optimize cutting-edge tools, systems, and services in areas like identity management, IT & Enterprise Systems, AI/ML, cloud, image processing, and computer vision? This multi-faceted opportunity may be a great fit for you! 

As a Program Manager, you will lead a small team focused on innovative design, development, and sustainment activities involving IT systems, biometric technology, technical standards, policy and strategy development, and assessing and optimizing operations. Potential activities within this role involve conducting research, leading assessments and analysis, developing new standards and processes, and supporting initiatives to sustain and modernize systems, databases, infrastructure, and algorithms.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee and coordinate multiple programs and/or projects to achieve strategic objectives and organizational goals. 
• Plan, execute, and monitor program activities, ensuring alignment with business priorities and delivering value to stakeholders. 
• Define program scope, goals, and deliverables, program plans and timelines, and manage resources to optimize efficiency. 
• Establish governance structures, manage program risks, and facilitate communication among teams, stakeholders, and leadership. 
• Monitor program performance, track KPIs, and provide regular updates to stakeholders for transparency and accountability. 
• Collaborate on improving methodologies, capabilities, and services while attracting, developing, and retaining talent. 
• Resolve complex issues with significant organizational impact, and act as a strategic advisor to top management. 
• Manage multiple departments, task orders, and/or projects with 3 to 12 direct reports, ensuring a high-performing team and exceptional customer experience. 

This is a hybrid role with the ability to come into office 1 to 2 days a week. 

Required Qualifications

• An active Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. 
• US Citizenship is required. 
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience. 
• Must have hands-on Program Management work experience with a program of similar value ($1.5M to 2M per year), size (5 to 10 FTE), and/or scope that includes technical support, research studies, standards and process development, systems engineering, systems architecture, test and evaluation, and training with IT systems(s) - preferably involving analytics, biometrics, or computer vision technologies.
• Must have a Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification, or similar certificate related to project/program planning, collaboration, execution, quality, or delivery. 
• Must have prior management or team lead experience. 

Desired Qualifications

• An active Top Secret security clearance is highly desired. 
• Experience working with USG clients like the Department of State, Department of Defense, or Department of Homeland Security including operational components, enterprise IT specialists, and technical and program stakeholders.
• Experience in leading teams, providing engineering solutions to optimize, monitor, and measure performance of operational systems focused on national security, and/or conducting or leading the research and development of large-scale IT/enterprise systems focused on national security. 
• Complements the existing team, enjoys solving problems, and is comfortable with ambiguity. 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. 
• Strong self-organization skills and ability to self-manage. 
• 1-hour proximity to the DC Metropolitan area is preferred. 

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

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