Senior Program Manager #5420

Target Hiring Range: $134,000-$149,000

Department: State Office Operations Posting Date Range: 3/17/2026-4/13/2026 Pay Grade Range: $130469-$181570

Work Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Remote Work Status: Hybrid

Hybrid Schedule: Two day per week.

All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.

The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.

This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $134,000-$149,000

The State Office Readiness Program Senior Program Managers are responsible for security management for a portfolio of state offices. The management includes significant oversight of our security contractors, and a typical Senior Program Manager will be supervising 10-20 simultaneous security installations with an average value of about $30,000 each (or $300,000 to $600,000 total at any given time). They also coordinate and approve designs for office security enhancements, working with GSA staff, architects, commercial landlords, other SAA groups, and others to design and install/construct security enhancements to state offices that can range from applying ballistic-rated window film to full office buildouts. Critically, the Senior Program Managers are charged with getting Senator and staff buy-in for security enhancements.

In addition, this position is responsible for managing security service and maintenance issues through our vendor program team, directly interacting with senior staff from Senator's offices (State Directors and Administrative Managers/Directors) and representing the SAA while visiting offices across the country. The typical incumbent travels 4-6 weeks per year to perform security assessments, inspect contractor work, teach state staff various courses related to safety and security, and assist Senate staff and other SAA groups with recommendations on office moves, security enhancements and related matters.

The Senior Program Manager is also responsible for assisting staff in each of their assigned state offices with a variety of emergency preparedness issues such as: Emergency Action Plans, emergency supplies, and training.

The incumbent will participate in a rotating duty program (approximately one day per week) where they are responsible for initial management of after-hours emergencies affecting state offices, which includes making notifications to SAA leadership, and taking initial steps to resolve issues by engaging contractor personnel and/or other SAA departments.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

Directs technical physical security implementation projects for portfolio (one-third) of the over 460 Senate state offices, including design, contractor quote evaluation and approval, and construction of security infrastructure and the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of security systems. Oversees emergency and continuity planning and emergency preparedness of each office staff. Acts as the primary program interface with each Senator’s leadership team to ensure the Senate’s security services are applied consistently. Routinely briefs all levels of the organization regarding vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, security assessment in the legislative branch environment. Works closely with the SORP PMs to provide information on principles and current planning methods for Continuity of business and recovery operations and emergency management. Collects, analyzes and delivers program status reports to ensure adherence to SAA security program methodologies in state offices. Travels quarterly to provide security and emergency preparedness training to staff and review office security systems and implementation. Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education

Associate’s Degree.

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• State Office Readiness Program Daily Duty Representative.
• Senate Operations Center state office liaison.
• Travel for state office visits and training, including independently representing the SAA to State/Local first responder agencies, and other Federal agencies (e.g., USMS, FPS).
• SAA Command Center Duty Representative.
  
  

Required Work Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in Physical Security and/or Emergency Management.
  
  

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• Driver’s License (SORP).
• Knowledge of physical security principles, systems, and operations, including assessment, implementation, alarm system installation, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of emergency management and preparedness principles.
• Able to understand architectural drawings/schematics.
• PSP and/or PMP certifications desired.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electronic security, security management, homeland security, emergency management, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to make formal presentations to Senators, Senators-elect, and other senior staff.
• Strong project management skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Dependability and time management skills.
• Professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, during inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• Moderate (carrying of items less than 50 pounds).
  
  

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
• Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
  
  

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

Benefits At-a-glance

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW .

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.

Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.

• All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
• Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
• Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
• If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov .
• To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here .
  
  

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.