Job Description

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.

Job Description

Salary Range: up to $215,000 annually (depending on experience)

Overview:
The Executive Program Manager will lead and oversee enterprise data management projects across law enforcement, emergency management, and intelligence community agencies. This role requires a strategic leader capable of driving complex initiatives, ensuring interagency coordination, and delivering high-impact data solutions that enhance operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate must be a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and strategic acumen to drive mission-critical data initiatives across the federal landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage cross-functional teams, maintain stakeholder engagement, and ensure compliance with federal data governance and security policies.
• Oversee enterprise data management programs, ensuring alignment with mission-critical objectives across law enforcement, emergency management, and intelligence agencies.
• Lead multi-agency coordination efforts, fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless data integration and interoperability.
• Manage program budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and performance metrics to ensure successful project execution.
• Implement federal data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with FISMA, NIST, and IC Directive 503 policies.
• Oversee the development and deployment of data solutions, including analytics, data-sharing platforms, and cloud-based architectures.
• Provide executive-level briefings and reports to senior leadership, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure cybersecurity and data protection measures are integrated into all enterprise data initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise data management, IT program management, or related fields.
• Experience managing federal IT projects, preferably within law enforcement, emergency management, or intelligence agencies.
• Expertise in data governance, cloud platforms, analytics, and secure data sharing.
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity policies, compliance frameworks, and classified environments.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with AI/ML-driven data solutions and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of federal enterprise data strategies and mandates (e.g., the Federal Data Strategy, CDO Council).
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, multi-agency initiatives in high-security environments.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CISM, CISSP, or CGCIO (are preferred).

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an Active TS/SCI with eligibility (required)

Additional Information

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. 

Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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