DHS Program Manager

Tysons Corner, VA

Full Time

Experienced

BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. Our mission is to empower our clients and employees to realize their potential, achieve amazing results, and advance the mission of our Federal government. We do this by providing an environment that fosters the growth, innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence needed to achieve successful and lasting transformative IT modernization. With BridgePhase, federal agencies gain a trusted partner dedicated to delivering high-performing solutions that advance the nation's most critical objectives.

BridgePhase is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our team leading a large-scale IT modernization initiative for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing complex agile projects in government environments, with recent experience working on IT modernization projects within the Department of Homeland Security. This role combines strategic leadership, technical understanding, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This is a remote position with occasional on-site requirements.

In this position, you can expect to:

Lead agile project teams implementing mission-critical information sharing systems
Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for phased modernization efforts
Facilitate agile ceremonies including planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews
Manage complex product backlogs and prioritization with multiple stakeholder groups
Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, security specialists, and business analysts
Oversee development, migration, infrastructure, and UI/UX implementation workstreams
Develop risk management and mitigation strategies for sensitive information systems
Create and maintain project documentation compliant with federal requirements
Track and report project metrics, milestones, and deliverables to senior leadership
Manage project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships
Lead stakeholder engagement across multiple government agencies and offices
Navigate federal compliance requirements while maintaining agile delivery
Facilitate integrated project team meetings and decision-making processes
Implement change management strategies to support organizational adoption

As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile candidates who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

At least 10 years of total professional experience with 6+ years delivering and managing agile projects and 3+ years experience with federal IT modernization initiatives

Advanced knowledge of and experience with:

Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
Federal IT governance frameworks and processes
Information sharing system implementation
Risk management for sensitive information systems
Stakeholder management in complex organizations
Project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting
Federal security compliance processes
Data governance and information management
Change management methodologies
Vendor and contract management
User acceptance testing coordination
System integration planning
Technical dependency management

Demonstrated ability to:

Lead large, diverse project teams
Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders
Balance agile methodologies with federal requirements
Manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams
Drive technical decisions while managing non-technical stakeholders
Maintain project momentum through organizational challenges
Project management certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, Agile) strongly preferred
Active or recent federal security clearance a major plus

While we've outlined our ideal candidate, we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you don't check every box but possess strong project management capabilities, experience with content management systems, and a drive to lead complex initiatives, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value professionals who demonstrate adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a solid foundation in agile methodologies. If you're excited about the challenge of modernizing critical government information systems and are willing to navigate complex organizational environments, we want to hear from you. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences.

About Our Company:
At BridgePhase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value. Additionally, we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about.

Our Benefits:

We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations, including:

Competitive compensation based on experience
Flexible PTO plan
Paid Sick Leave
100% Paid Paternal Leave (16 weeks Maternity, 6 weeks Paternity)
401k plan with 6% employer matching (zero vesting period)
Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
Professional development budget that can be used for certifications and training
Paid community service days
Social and community outreach opportunities

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