Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field with 14 years of experience, or a master's degree with 12 years of experience.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active TS Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
3+ years of experience in task coordination and acting as a liaison in technical environments.
Basic understanding of secure systems and the RMF/ATO accreditation process.
Practical experience with Python and AI/ML architecture.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager for external program teams.
Collect and prioritize incoming program requests into a cohesive team backlog.
Guide the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes for AI/ML prototypes.
Compile necessary documentation for software accreditation with security stakeholders.
Support compliance by interfacing with Government Security Officers and translating technical features into compliance solutions.
Collaborate with internal teams to maintain secure workspaces and labs for development.
Assist developers in testing and documenting experimental code and models.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with flexibility in location (Chantilly VA or Reston).
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI/ML and secure cloud solutions.
Engagement with key Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
Collaboration with a diverse team of technical experts.
Professional growth opportunities in a mission-focused environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and mission-focused Technical Program Manager (PM) to lead, coordinate, and accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge AI/ML and secure cloud concepts and solutions across several key IC programs. This is a Hybrid role and are open to candidates in Chantilly VA or Reston. Candidates must have an active TS Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI clearance . Your primary mission is twofold:
Programmatic Execution: Serve as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager interfacing with the various external program teams that our matrixed team supports. Your mission is to collect incoming program requests, manage intermixed timelines, and coordinate deliverables for execution and business growth.
Accreditation Leadership: Drive the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes to transition AI/ML prototypes into operational high-side environments.
1. Inter-Program Liaison & Task Management (40%)
Act as the Central Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for the various program leads we support. Build strong relationships with these stakeholders to understand their unique deliverables, timelines, and technical expectations.
Triage & Manage the Backlog: Gather, organize, and prioritize task requests from different programs into a single, cohesive team backlog. Coordinate schedules to prevent conflicts and ensure realistic milestones.
Guide the ATO Process: Partner with our security stakeholders to navigate the Risk Management Framework (RMF / ICD 503) and compile the necessary documentation (such as System Security Plans) to get our software accredited.
Act as Compliance Liaison: Support interfacing with Government Security Officers (ISSOs/ISSMs), translating technical features into compliance solutions as necessary.
Secure Developer Environments: Work hand-in-hand with internal Corporate IT, facilities, and security groups to set up, upgrade, and maintain the secure workspaces, labs, and closed areas our team needs.
Support Tech Execution: Assist developers in testing, refining, and documenting experimental code and models.
Technical Architecture Development: Collaborate with our core AI/ML Developer to help architect, research and design rapid, high-fidelity proof-of-concept demos.
3. Developer Support (30%)
Support Tech Execution: Assist developers in testing, refining, and documenting experimental code and models.
Technical Architecture Development: Collaborate with our core AI/ML Developer to help architect, research and design rapid, high-fidelity proof-of-concept demos.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 14 years of experience or master's degree with 12 years of experience.
Candidates must be U.S. Citizens.
Active TS Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI .
Task Coordination & Liaison Skills: 3+ years of experience coordinating tasks, managing backlogs, or acting as a liaison between teams in a technical setting (e.g., IT, software, or engineering environments).
Familiarity with Government Accreditation Process: Basic understanding or working familiarity with secure systems, security plans, or the accreditation process (RMF/ATO) in government environments.
AI/ML Architect: Practical experience writing basic Python code and providing support to architect/whiteboard solutions for complex problems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience deploying systems in secure, multi-tenant cloud environments (e.g., AWS C2S / SC2S, Azure Government) or air-gapped networks.
Familiarity with IC missions.
About SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
