Program Manager - Department of Homeland Security
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Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Suffolk, VA, USA
In PersonOn-site; 25% travel required, including to border locations, vendor facilities, and government offices.
Project & Program ManagementProgram Management
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.
About the company
SimIS delivers IT solutions for government and defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Its M&S work uses cognitive systems engineering to create executable models and simulations; T&E validates system performance for DoD and DHS; cybersecurity includes compliance support such as CMMC. The company develops autonomous platforms in its robotics lab, including the SimIS Autonomous Maritime System (SAMS) and RiverScout, plus AI/ML, data analytics, software development, and 3D printing. Its model centers on securing prime government contracts and IDIQ vehicles, with services supported by a Tier 3 data center for hosting and managed IT services, aiming to help government customers model, test, secure, and deploy advanced systems.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- December 2025 SHIELD IDIQ win opens Missile Defense Agency and DoD pipelines.
- August 2026 GSA MAS prime status supports recurring federal purchasing and cloud work.
- September 2026 Constellis and I/ITSEC presence keeps SimIS visible to buyers and recruits.
What critics are saying
- ICE office lease needs Suffolk Council approval; delays block a multi-year revenue stream.
- MDA SHIELD positioning still depends on task orders, not guaranteed funded work.
- Autonomy demos at I/ITSEC and Constellis do not prove production-scale adoption.
What makes SimIS unique
- Veteran-owned Suffolk firm sells cleared modeling, simulation, cyber, and autonomy to defense customers.
- GSA MAS prime contract 47QTCA23D0056 runs through February 2043, broadening federal access.
- RiverScout and SAMS give SimIS owned robotics platforms, not just staff augmentation.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Budget
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays