SimIS

IT solutions for government and defense

Program Manager - Department of Homeland Security

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSuffolk, VA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
At least 10 years of program management experience in systems engineering and test and evaluation environments, preferably with Department of Homeland Security or Department of Defense programs.
Project Management Professional certification is required; Defense Acquisition University or Department of Homeland Security equivalency is preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Homeland Security suitability background check.
Willingness to travel 25%.
Proficiency in Project Management Body of Knowledge processes and methodologies.
Experience with integrated master scheduling and financial tracking systems.
Knowledge of border security technologies and surveillance systems.
Understanding of Test, Evaluation, and Government Review processes and government acquisition procedures.
Ability to manage distributed teams and multiple concurrent workstreams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for government reporting and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Provide experienced program management using proven Project Management Body of Knowledge processes for multiple concurrent test programs.
Deliver detailed financial tracking and resource management across all supported programs.
Maintain integrated schedules and coordinate activities across distributed teams.
Generate monthly status reports and performance metrics for government stakeholders.
Ensure sufficient staffing for year-round activities, including two to three simple tests, two to three moderate tests, and two complex tests annually.
Support multiple concurrent workstreams, including systems engineering trade studies and field engineering assessments.
Coordinate with Customs and Border Protection Test Managers to develop required artifacts and deliverables.
Manage contract deliverables, including kickoff meetings, integrated master schedules, and systems engineering management plans.
Oversee travel coordination to border locations, vendor facilities, and government offices.
Ensure compliance with Department of Homeland Security security directives and data handling procedures.
Serve as the primary interface between SimIS and the Customs and Border Protection Program Management Office Directorate.
Provide oversight of concurrent test programs and systems engineering efforts while ensuring compliance with Program Management Office Directorate standards and Test, Evaluation, and Government Review processes.
Coordinate systems engineering trade studies, operational testing, and technology assessments supporting situational awareness coverage across the Southwest border.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
Program management experience with Department of Homeland Security or Department of Defense programs is preferred.
Defense Acquisition University or Department of Homeland Security equivalency for the Project Management Professional certification is preferred.

ON SITE

Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).

SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position.

Job Description:
The DHS CBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) serves as the Independent Test Authority (ITA) for CBP acquisition programs and requires comprehensive systems engineering and test and evaluation (T&E) support. SimIS seeks a Program Manager to serve as the primary interface between SimIS and the CBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD), providing comprehensive oversight of multiple concurrent test programs and systems engineering efforts. This role requires managing distributed teams across diverse border environments while ensuring compliance with PMOD standards and TEGR (Test, Evaluation, and Government Review) processes. The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating complex systems engineering trade studies, operational testing, and technology assessments that support CBP's mission to achieve 100% situational awareness coverage across the Southwest border.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of program management experience in systems engineering and test & evaluation environments, preferably with DHS or DOD programs
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required; DAU/DHS equivalency preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check
25% travel required

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in PMBOK processes and methodologies
Experience with integrated master scheduling and financial tracking systems
Knowledge of border security technologies and surveillance systems
Understanding of TEGR processes and government acquisition procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for government reporting and stakeholder management
Proven ability to manage distributed teams and multiple concurrent workstreams

Key Responsibilities

Provide experienced program management using proven PMBOK processes for multiple concurrent test programs
Deliver detailed financial tracking and resource management across all supported programs
Maintain integrated schedules and coordinate activities across distributed teams
Generate monthly status reports and performance metrics for government stakeholders
Ensure sufficient staffing for year-round activities including 2-3 simple tests, 2-3 moderate tests, and 2 complex tests annually
Support multiple concurrent workstreams including systems engineering trade studies and field engineering assessments
Coordinate with CBP Test Managers to develop required artifacts and deliverables
Manage contract deliverables including kickoff meetings, integrated master schedules, and systems engineering management plans
Oversee travel coordination to border locations, vendor facilities, and government offices
Ensure compliance with DHS security directives and data handling procedures

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
401(k) Savings Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Professional Development
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer

About the Company

SimIS

IT solutions for government and defense

SimIS provides information technology solutions for government and defense across modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Its offerings include executable models built with cognitive systems engineering for simulations, DoD/DHS T&E to verify system readiness, and cybersecurity services such as CMMC compliance, plus autonomous platforms developed in-house like the SAMS maritime system and RiverScout. The company differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end, integrated capabilities from concept to deployment, supported by a veteran-owned background and a dedicated robotics lab that advances unmanned systems. Its goal is to help government customers model, test, secure, and deploy advanced systems through a cohesive suite of engineering, analytics, and IT services.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2007

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