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Helios Defense Solutions · 2 months ago

Program Manager/Technical Lead - Intel

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Helios Defense Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager/Technical Lead to support an intelligence mission for the Department of Homeland Security. The role involves providing strategic oversight, technical direction, and operational leadership for intelligence programs, ensuring successful execution of initiatives and alignment with customer requirements.

ConsultingIndustrialProfessional ServicesTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, and manage all aspects of assigned intelligence programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, schedules, and budgetary constraints

Serve as the principal point of contact for government program managers, contracting officers, and senior leadership regarding all programmatic, technical, and operational matters

Oversee program staffing, resource allocation, and performance management to ensure mission continuity and operational effectiveness

Develop, implement, and monitor project plans, milestones, risk management strategies, and performance metrics to achieve mission outcomes and customer satisfaction

Lead coordination across government, industry, and interagency stakeholders to synchronize intelligence operations, technical development, and analytic support efforts

Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in intelligence systems architecture, data fusion, collection management, and analytic tool integration

Direct the design, testing, and implementation of technical solutions supporting intelligence collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (CPED) processes

Ensure interoperability of systems, tools, and data sources across domains—including space, cyber, and multi-INT disciplines

Review and validate technical deliverables, ensuring they meet mission standards, security requirements, and performance benchmarks

Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies, intelligence modernization initiatives, and process improvements that enhance analytic capabilities and operational readiness

Support the development of intelligence concepts of operations (CONOPS), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and mission workflows to enhance organizational efficiency

Coordinate with operational elements to align intelligence collection and analysis with real-time mission demands and decision support requirements

Lead technical and analytic teams in producing high-quality intelligence products, assessments, and situational awareness reporting

Oversee the application of data science, automation, and visualization tools to improve intelligence fusion, analysis, and reporting efficiency

Ensure adherence to DoD, IC, and agency policies, including information security, classification management, and operational security (OPSEC) standards

Develop and present program status reports, briefings, and technical reviews for leadership and stakeholders

Maintain oversight of program documentation, deliverables, and configuration control processes

Support internal and external audits, inspections, and performance evaluations

Qualification

Program ManagementIntelligence Systems ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipData FusionIntelligence Community ExperienceProject Management DegreeAnalytic SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Possess a current, active TOP SECRET Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution with preferred concentrations in areas such as Project or Program Management, Intelligence, Public Administration, Public Policy, American Government/Governance, Law/Legal Studies, or Management/Leadership

Eight (8) years of experience working on an intelligence services contract/task order involving Contractor personnel support

Knowledge of IC intelligence authorities, component missions, and the role of supporting the Intelligence Enterprise; overall intelligence research, analysis, and production process

Experience working with Microsoft Office suite and IC data systems