Program Manager - Federal Protective Service

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-visibility management and program support services contract with the Federal Protective Service (FPS), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). FPS protects more than 9,000 federal facilities nationwide and supports over 1,200 federal staff and 15,000 contract security personnel.

The Program Manager will oversee planning, execution, performance, and customer engagement for a portfolio of analytical, administrative, and operational support services that enable FPS to fulfill its mission of safeguarding federal buildings, assets, employees, and visitors.

This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, contract management expertise, and experience supporting federal programs—ideally within DHS, FPS, or other law enforcement/security environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for a nationwide program supporting FPS.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for FPS program leadership and contracting officials.
• Manage contract deliverables, timelines, quality control, and performance requirements.
• Lead planning and execution of program support activities, including policy and planning, program review, knowledge management, public affairs support, web content management, self-inspections, and delegation analysis.
• Oversee analytical support in areas such as data mining, systems data analysis, trends analysis, requirements generation, life-cycle cost analysis, property management, space planning, and vehicle lease management.
• Supervise and coordinate a geographically dispersed team of analysts and support staff across multiple FPS sites.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and manage staff to ensure full alignment with contract requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with government stakeholders to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Conduct recurring program reviews and prepare briefings, reports, and performance metrics.
• Identify process improvements to enhance program efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with DHS and FPS standards, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Manage risk, track issues, and ensure timely resolution of program or staff challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Management, Homeland Security, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of federal program or contract management experience.
• Experience managing teams across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of federal management processes and support functions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and support senior government leaders.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DHS, FPS, GSA, or federal law enforcement programs.
• PMP or other recognized program/project management certification.
• Experience leading analytical, administrative, or data-focused support staff.
• Strong background in performance metrics, process improvement, or quality assurance.

Strategic Results. In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting the SR mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments, the guiding principles of our culture. We empower our staff to work together with colleagues at all levels and be part of the decision-making process; we create transparency in our operations with our clients and employees; and we offer our people opportunities to grow and challenge themselves in meaningful ways. We’re committed to excellence. As an SR employee, we will challenge you, we will empower you, and we will mentor you. If you are passionate about this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the apply for this job online button.

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. SR is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the US Armed Forces.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $60 - $65