Program Manager​/Technical Lead - Intel

Description

HELIOS is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager/Technical Lead to join our team in supporting the an intelligence mission for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) in Washington, D.C.

The Program Manager / Technical Lead provides strategic oversight, technical direction, and operational leadership for intelligence programs supporting mission‑critical operations, analysis, and decision‑making. This position serves as the primary interface between government stakeholders, program personnel, and cross‑functional technical teams to ensure the successful execution of intelligence collection, analysis, and technology integration initiatives. The Program Manager / Technical Lead is responsible for aligning resources, capabilities, and deliverables with customer requirements, mission priorities, and performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead, plan, and manage all aspects of assigned intelligence programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, schedules, and budgetary constraints.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for government program managers, contracting officers, and senior leadership regarding all programmatic, technical, and operational matters.
• Oversee program staffing, resource allocation, and performance management to ensure mission continuity and operational effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project plans, milestones, risk management strategies, and performance metrics to achieve mission outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Lead coordination across government, industry, and interagency stakeholders to synchronize intelligence operations, technical development, and analytic support efforts.

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in intelligence systems architecture, data fusion, collection management, and analytic tool integration.
• Direct the design, testing, and implementation of technical solutions supporting intelligence collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (CPED) processes.
• Ensure interoperability of systems, tools, and data sources across domains—including space, cyber, and multi‑INT disciplines.
• Review and validate technical deliverables, ensuring they meet mission standards, security requirements, and performance benchmarks.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies, intelligence modernization initiatives, and process improvements that enhance analytic capabilities and operational readiness.

• Support the development of intelligence concepts of operations (CONOPS), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and mission workflows to enhance organizational efficiency.
• Coordinate with operational elements to align intelligence collection and analysis with real‑time mission demands and decision support requirements.
• Lead technical and analytic teams in producing high‑quality intelligence products, assessments, and situational awareness reporting.
• Oversee the application of data science, automation, and visualization tools to improve intelligence fusion, analysis, and reporting efficiency.

• Ensure adherence to DoD, IC, and agency policies, including information security, classification management, and operational security (OPSEC) standards.
• Develop and present program status reports, briefings, and technical reviews for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain oversight of program documentation, deliverables, and configuration control processes.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and performance evaluations.

Veterans receive hiring preference.

Requirements

The following are the minimum requirements for this position:

• Possess a current, active TOP SECRET Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with preferred concentrations in areas such as Project or Program Management, Intelligence, Public Administration, Public Policy, American Government/Governance, Law/Legal Studies, or Management/Leadership
• Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) is desired
• Eight (8) years of experience working on an intelligence services contract/task order involving Contractor personnel support. Preferred experience directing intelligence operations.
• Knowledge of IC intelligence authorities, component missions, and the role of supporting the Intelligence Enterprise; overall intelligence research, analysis, and production process.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite and IC data systems.