Serve as primary point of contact for USCIS leadership and stakeholders
Develop and execute program strategy aligned with USCIS modernization goals and Zero Trust principles
Oversee resource allocation across 40-60 FTEs supporting multiple USCIS portfolios
Drive adoption of DevSecOps best practices across diversely mature USCIS programs
Align program objectives with USCIS mission to support lawful immigration services
Manage contract performance for $20-50M, 5-year base period program
Track and report costs by release, portfolio, and functional area
Ensure delivery within budget constraints while maintaining quality standards
Forecast resource needs and adjust staffing mix throughout contract lifecycle
Manage subcontractor relationships and teaming agreements
Interface with USCIS product/portfolio teams to understand requirements and priorities
Facilitate collaboration between development, security, operations, and testing teams
Present program status, metrics, and outcomes to USCIS leadership
Promote 'information radiation' across USCIS enterprise for transparency
Ensure adherence to USCIS enterprise standards for development, security, and operations
Implement Team Managed Deployment (TMD) processes across supported systems
Drive continuous improvement in delivery speed, quality, and security posture
Establish and monitor KPIs aligned with USCIS objectives
Ensure compliance with DHS policies, including Section 508 requirements
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks across technical and operational domains
Ensure security integration and continuous monitoring in all deliverables
Maintain compliance with Federal, DHS, and USCIS policies and procedures
Coordinate incident response and issue resolution with USCIS teams

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of IT program management experience
Minimum 7 years managing federal government IT programs (>$10M value)
Minimum 5 years of DHS or civilian agency experience preferred
Demonstrated experience managing DevSecOps, CI/CD, or Agile transformation programs
Experience with programs supporting 50+ FTEs across multiple technical disciplines
Deep understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud preferred), containerization, and microservices
Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles
Understanding of automated testing frameworks and continuous quality practices
Awareness of RPA and ML applications in software delivery
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
PMP (Project Management Professional) OR PgMP (Program Management Professional)
At least one of: CSM (Certified Scrum Master), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or PMI-ACP
ITIL Foundation or higher
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Public Trust or higher clearance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Strong benefits
Vacation package
Fast-paced work environment

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

IT program managementDevSecOpsCI/CDAgile transformationautomated testing frameworkscloud platformscontainerizationmicroservicesresource allocationKPI monitoring

Soft skills

stakeholder managementcollaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingrisk assessmentstrategic planningbudget managementteam managementcontinuous improvement

Certifications

PMPPgMPCSMSAFe Program Consultant (SPC)PMI-ACPITIL FoundationBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree in related field