Principal Program Administrator

Job ID: 2316889

Location: ASHBURN, VA, US

Date Posted: 2023-12-20

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Enterprise Architect

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Program Administrator to oversee and manage critical technology initiatives for a federal law enforcement agency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law enforcement, information technology, project management, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements within the federal law enforcement domain.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive strategies aligned with the goals and objectives of federal law enforcement agencies.

• Project Management:  Lead complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Stakeholder Engagement:  Collaborate with federal law enforcement agency leaders and key stakeholders to understand their needs and facilitate effective communication throughout project lifecycles.

• Risk Management:  Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with projects, ensuring security and compliance requirements are met.

• Resource Management:  Manage project teams, including internal and external resources, to optimize project outcomes and ensure efficient resource allocation.

• Technology Evaluation:  Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, advising on the adoption of new tools and systems to enhance operational efficiency.

• Compliance and Security:  Ensure that all solutions and initiatives comply with federal regulations and security standards, safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality.

• Quality Assurance:  Implement best practices and quality control measures to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the specific needs of federal law enforcement agencies.

• Reporting:  Prepare and present regular progress reports, status updates, and performance metrics to agency leadership and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, criminal justice, or related field and 9 years overall experience.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust requiring US Citizenship. 
• Proven experience (9+ years) working law enforcement operations and technologies.

• Proven experience (5+ years) managing complex programs within federal law enforcement environments.

• Strong understanding of federal regulations and security protocols.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

• Knowledge of government procurement processes.

• Experience with data analytics.

Desired:

• PMP Certification 

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.