Program Manager at Unissant in Washington, DC, USA

Job description

• We are seeking a Program Manager (PM) to join our team and support our client.
• The ideal candidate will serve as the principal liaison with HSI, NTC-I, HSTFs, and other leadership, overseeing project execution, performance, and quality control for an advanced analytics program supporting data-driven enforcement operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison with HSI, NTC-I, HSTFs, and other client leadership for all aspects of the analytics program.
• Oversee project execution, scope, and schedules to ensure timely delivery of analytic products and services aligned with mission priorities.
• Manage performance, quality control, and risk across the data analytics team, ensuring high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness.
• Coordinate deliverables, reporting, and communication among HSI Data SMEs, Senior Advanced Data Analysts, Senior Data Visualization Developers, and client stakeholders.
• Support resource planning, staffing, and continuous improvement of analytic processes and workflows.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration between analytic, investigative, and operational teams to streamline the investigative cycle and enhance mission outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum 8–12 years of progressive experience in program or project management, preferably supporting federal agencies, law-enforcement, or national security programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary analytic or technical teams in a complex, mission-critical environment.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, BI/visualization, or investigative support programs sufficient to effectively oversee technical deliverables and communicate with stakeholders.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, status reporting, and executive-level communication.
• Experience with standard project management methodologies, tools, and performance metrics.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands in a high-tempo environment.
• Bachelor's Degree is required. Preferred field of study in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, Operations Management, or related field of study.
• MBA/Master's Degree in a relevant field of study preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present proposals, performance data, and program status to senior leadership.
• Ability to write clear and concise program documentation and communications in a highly confidential environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance is required.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Agile certifications) are preferred.

Skills

Required

• Program management
• Project management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Status reporting
• Executive-level communication
• Data analytics
• BI/visualization
• Investigative support
• Performance metrics
• Risk management
• Quality control
• Resource planning