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IT Project Manager
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Salary
$155,797 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading complex IT projects focused on biometric technologies, like facial recognition and fingerprint systems, to support counterterrorism efforts at the National Counterterrorism Center.
The role requires managing teams, overseeing contracts, and ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish using modern methods like Agile.
It's a great fit for experienced IT professionals with strong leadership skills who thrive in high-stakes, security-sensitive environments.
Key Requirements
- Expert program management and critical thinking skills for assessing needs and improving processes across the Intelligence Community
- In-depth knowledge of project lifecycle methodologies, governance rules, and Project Management principles
- Superior communication skills to explain complex information clearly to diverse audiences
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
- Experience in contract management, including oversight, competitions, and renewals, potentially requiring COTR certification
- Proven track record in examining project outcomes and recommending improvements for IT biometric systems
Full Job Description
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nation's effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing and sharing information to drive whole-of-government action and achieve our national CT objectives.
Expert program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to conduct program and management assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop non-linear process improvement recommendations for implementation across the Intelligence Community.
Expert knowledge of the rules of governance and project lifecycle methodologies; considerable knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles.
Expert ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of varied audiences with different perspectives and objectives.
Superior ability to balance responsibilities among project activities; ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, adapting to varying customer needs.
Expert experience examining project successes and failures and making expert recommendations to improve products and services; considerable ability to deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.
Based on assignment, may require Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) Certification and proven track record as COTR. Major Duties:
Provide leadership and technical direction for complex IT biometric projects involving enterprise-scale system architectures, cloud migrations, algorithm optimization, and artificial intelligence/machine learning integration.
Lead cross-functional teams of software engineers, data scientists, system architects, and security specialists through full project lifecycles from requirements definition through deployment, ensuring adherence to Agile/DevSecOps methodologies.
Manage the expectations of senior-level customers and ensure the delivery of quality products and services; lead the examination of project successes and failures and develop solutions to improve products and services.
Lead biometrics program management and implementation across the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) by directing advanced biometric identity intelligence capabilities-including fingerprint, facial recognition, iris scanning, and multi-modal fusion technologies-that support the NCTC mission.
Lead all aspects of contract management and oversight to include leading competitions and contract renewal from beginning to end; work closely with mission customers, organizational management, and the Contracting Officer (CO).
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