Systems Program Manager; Top Secret clearance

Overview

Must have Active Top Secret clearance

Must have experience with systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, Windows 2008, 2012

Location:
Washington, DC 20036

Duration:
Direct Hire, Full Time

Role Overview

• Our client is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support the Bureau of Consular Affairs. This role manages global-impact, high-visibility projects focused on High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR), AAG Cluster implementation, and complex cross-agency Datashare communications. You will operate at the intersection of engineering and mission leadership to drive the modernization and sustainment of critical enterprise-level capabilities across DOS environments.

• Full-Time, Permanent
• This is a hybrid position.
• Candidates must be comfortable working onsite in Washington, DC (20036) once or twice per week.
• Working remotely the remaining day(s) of the week is acceptable.

Strategic Program Leadership

• Lead program planning, including scope definition, requirements gathering, and delivery milestones.
• Translate mission objectives into technical architectures and communicate risks to executives.
• Drive cross-team process improvements using Jira and Confluence to maintain alignment and resolve roadblocks.
• Ensure all program outcomes are measurable against established OKRs and KPIs.

Technical Project Oversight

• Manage Bureau-wide Windows OS upgrades (2K8/2K12), decommissioning projects, and Exadata hardware refreshes.
• Oversee Oracle Consular Consolidated Database (CCD) and CSM/C1 operations, including patch cycles and 225 TB VLDB support across 230+ sites.
• Lead efforts in Disaster Recovery (DR), failover monitoring, data architecture, and Data at Rest Encryption.
• Act as the Infrastructure Architect for Oracle OFM SOA ESB implementations and F5 LTM/GTM traffic management.
• Manage Data Engineering for biometric systems (IRIS/ABIS) and consolidation of communications using NIEM and Web Service Standards.

Technical Project Scope

The successful candidate will provide immediate backfill support for the following initiatives:

• Oversee Bureau-wide Windows 2K8/2K12 upgrades, decommissioning projects, and Exadata hardware refreshes.
• Manage Project Management for Oracle Consular Consolidated Database (CCD), Passport SQL Server operations, and 225 TB VLDB worldwide distributed databases.
• Lead Data Engineering for biometric datashare systems (IRIS/ABIS) and DOS/CA communications migration consolidation.
• Support Oracle OFM SOA ESB implementations, F5 LTM/GTM Traffic Management, and Data at Rest Encryption efforts.
• Direct HADR AAG Cluster implementations and site-wide SQL Server replication projects.

Mandatory Criteria

• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance.
• 5+ years of technical program management experience, specifically managing complex, cross-functional programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), systems engineering, and modern Dev Ops practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI) and distributed systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation, alongside MS Project, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Strong familiarity with Agile/Scrum and ITIL frameworks.
• Proven ability to balance high-level strategic alignment with detailed technical execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale technical portfolios.
• Background in Systems Integration, Network Engineering (20+ years), or Senior Database Administration (Oracle/SQL Server).
• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications.
• Previous exposure to ML/AI, hardware programs, or large-scale federal infrastructure.