Senior Program Manager Security Clearance

Position: Senior Program Manager with Security Clearance
Description & Requirements We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee a complex, multi-task digital modernization program supporting the DOW. This role is responsible for end-to-end program execution across data, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and product development, ensuring delivery excellence, compliance, and alignment with mission priorities. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of program management rigor, technical fluency, and government contracting experience, and is comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-security environments with senior government stakeholders.

Domestic and international travel may be required. This role is onsite and requires a TS/SCI security clearance. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS
237, M4, Band 8 Job-Specific

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program & Contract Management - Provide overall leadership and management of all contractor activities in accordance with the scope - Serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders including the contracting officers and mission partners.

- Manage cost, schedule, and performance across multiple simultaneous task areas and projects.

- Ensure compliance with FAR and DOW policies, and contractual reporting requirements.

- Oversee subcontractor performance and integration, as applicable. Planning, Reporting & Governance - Develop, maintain, and execute the Project Management Plan (PMP), including WBS, risk management, communications, and quality management approaches.

- Lead project kickoff meetings, monthly technical status meetings, and recurring program reviews.

- Prepare and deliver Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) covering progress, risks, staffing, financials, milestones, and Government actions required.

- Implement and manage a Task Order Management Portal, including dashboards, metrics, financial tracking, and artifact management.

- Ensure accurate service contract reporting and timely submission of required government reports. Financial & Resource Management - Track program funding, burn rates, CLIN-level costs, and invoicing status.

- Manage and approve Travel Authorization Requests (TARs) and Requests to Initiate Purchase - Forecast staffing needs and maintain continuity through proactive workforce planning and transition management. Technical Program Oversight - Coordinate execution across task areas including:

- Data management, governance, and engineering - Data science and advanced analytics - AI/ML development and experimentation - AI product management - AI cybersecurity and risk management framework/ Assessment and Authorization activities - Ensure technical teams adhere to DOW and Responsible AI policies and standards.

- Translate mission needs into executable plans and priorities for multidisciplinary technical teams. Quality, Risk & Transition Management - Develop, implement and maintain a Quality Management Plan (QMP) to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.

- Identify program risks early and develop mitigation strategies.

- Plan and execute Transition-In and Transition-Out activities to ensure uninterrupted mission support and effective knowledge transfer. Job-Specific

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).

- An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

-10+ years of program or project management experience, including at least:

- 5+ years supporting DoD or IC customers - 3+ years of experience working in the SOF Enterprise and managing personnel across multiple SOF commands.

- 3+ years' experience with the SOF Enterprise, including HQ staff element, SOF Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC), and SOF Service Component HQ.

- 3+ years' experience with USSOCOM security procedures, to assign personnel, for both collateral and SCI clearances.

- Shall have experience placing contractors in OCONUS locations (e.g. Germany, Korea, and Hawaii) and the associated laws, regulations, and processes (e.g. SPOT, ECOPS, and DOCPER).

- Experience managing large, complex technical programs - Demonstrated experience managing cost-plus or hybrid government contracts.

- Strong understanding of program management best practices (PMP, WBS, risk management, schedule control).

- Experience leading cross-functional teams in secure, regulated environments.

- Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior government and industry stakeholders.

- Familiarity with data, analytics, AI/ML, or software-intensive programs (technical depth not required but technical fluency is Preferred Skills and

Qualifications:

- PMP, PgMP, or DAWIA Level III (or equivalent) certification.

- Knowledge of AI/ML development life cycles - Risk Management Framework, Assessment and Authorization, and Dev Sec Ops  practices - Data governance and enterprise analytics - Experience implementing program dashboards or management portals.

- Prior responsibility for…