Program Manager #5447

Target Hiring Range: $102,745-$115,000

Department: Office of Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Continuity
Posting Date Range: 4/9/2026-4/23/2026
Pay Grade Range: $102745-$173959
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Remote Work Status: Onsite

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 OVERVIEW

Job Description

The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $102,745-$115,000

The Physical Security Section Program Manager is responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, recommending appropriate mitigations, and overseeing Senate physical security projects on Capitol Hill and at Senator’s residences as part of the SAA Residential Security System Program (RSSP). The Program Manager is also responsible for ensuring proper SAA representation at all meetings and walkthroughs, reporting on Senate project’s status to stakeholders and SAA management, providing physical security subject matter expertise to our clients in the Senate Community and other duties as assigned. Individuals with experience in ISC standards, the Risk Management Process, that can communicate effectively and possess strong time-management skills are desired.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Applies general program management practices and principals. Acts as the lead point of contact and subject matter expert for assigned programs. Plans, directs, and executes programs to include developing supporting materials, policies, procedures, agreements, and other programmatic materials and publications. Identifies issues, develops solutions, and advocates for corrective actions to ensure sound program management. Develops and presents various publications including briefings and reports to various audiences. Coordinates with stakeholders and other relevant entities. Provides customer-focused care to the Senate community on matters related to their respective areas of responsibility. Other duties, as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree.

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• Required to be available at all times for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community and deployment to alternate locations for up to 30 days, as necessary.

Required Work Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in Security, Emergency Management and/ or continuity.

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.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, and practices of project management including budgeting, scheduling, staffing, risk management and requirements analysis.
• Ability to develop and implement both short- and long-range project plans.
• Ability to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare analytic reports.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and make recommendations for action.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Microsoft Office suite utilization.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working on Capitol Hill.
• Experience with physical security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and executing mitigations to reduce risk.
• Previous physical security training and/or certifications.
• Previous program and/or project management experience.
• Self-motivated with effective problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• 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, in 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.
• Sedentary (carrying items less than 25 pounds).

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret 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:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. 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
4. 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.

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.