Program Manager (Federal Law Enforcement IT)

PBG

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Management, or related field
  • 10+ years leading enterprise IT programs or large-scale technology operations
  • Experience in enterprise modernization and mission-critical systems
  • Background supporting federal law enforcement or homeland security environments
  • Strong proficiency in managing full lifecycle program delivery and Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior delivery lead for overall contract execution
  • Ensure alignment between business priorities and operational objectives
  • Oversee contractor performance and manage program resources
  • Develop and execute delivery strategies based on mission priorities
  • Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions
  • Conduct continuous risk assessment and performance monitoring
  • Utilize project management tools for delivery tracking and reporting

Benefits

  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Comprehensive Medical Plan options
  • Prescription benefit plan
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance
  • Supplemental group life and AD&D options
  • Yearly Bonuses
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Career/Professional Development Program
  • Spot Bonus Program
Full Job Description
The Program Manager (PM) serves as the senior delivery lead responsible for overall contract execution, operational oversight, customer engagement, and successful delivery of enterprise IT and mission-support services within a federal law enforcement environment.

The PM provides strategic leadership across multiple workstreams and technical teams, ensuring alignment between business priorities, operational objectives, technical execution, risk management, and contractual requirements. This role is responsible for overseeing contractor performance, driving issue resolution, managing program resources, and ensuring delivery quality across all assigned initiatives.

The Program Manager will evaluate operational, technical, and business inputs to develop and execute effective delivery strategies based on mission priorities, stakeholder requirements, program risks, and industry best practices.

Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Management, or related field.

Experience Required
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience leading enterprise IT programs, systems integration efforts, or large-scale technology operations within complex federal environments.
  • Experience managing enterprise modernization, infrastructure support, or mission-critical systems across mixed technology platforms.

Required Skills and Relevant Experience
  • Experience supporting federal law enforcement, homeland security, or other mission-driven federal environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale federal programs involving multiple technical teams, stakeholders, and integrated workstreams.
  • Strong experience managing full lifecycle program delivery including planning, execution, governance, reporting, and operational oversight.
  • Demonstrated experience managing Agile programs and coordinating delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives or product teams.
  • Experience with enterprise systems integration, modernization initiatives, and cross-functional solution delivery.
  • Ability to define and implement solutions that bridge business operations, mission objectives, and technical requirements.
  • Experience monitoring program execution, identifying operational risks or schedule deviations, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Experience conducting continuous risk assessment, mitigation planning, escalation management, and performance monitoring.
  • Experience managing program budgets, staffing, subcontractors, resource allocation, and contractual performance requirements.
  • Experience overseeing configuration management processes including change control, audits, status accounting, documentation management, and governance compliance.
  • Experience utilizing project and requirements management tools to support delivery tracking, reporting, and program transparency.
  • Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive presentation skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in high-visibility, mission-critical, and fast-paced operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Experience supporting federal modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), ServiceNow, or similar platforms.
  • Experience supporting programs operating under federal security, compliance, or governance frameworks.
  • Active federal clearance or ability to obtain one preferred.


Benefits:
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from PBG
  • Prescription benefit plan
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short term / Long-term disability
  • Supplemental group life and AD&D options
  • Yearly Bonuses
  • Generous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
  • Career/Professional Development Program
  • Spot Bonus Program

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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