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Groundswell · 1 month ago

Senior Program Manager – Intelligent Automation

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$133K/yr - $229K/yr

10+ years exp

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator committed to solving complex challenges facing federal agencies. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager with expertise in federal automation to lead the implementation of an AI-enabled audit facilitation platform and drive enterprise-level adoption across various environments.

Software

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 15+ in the end-to-end implementation of an AI enabled audit automation suite across federal organizations with the ability to lead multiple teams as we add additional customers

Translate automation and AI capabilities such as document retrieval, sample response automation, workflow optimization, and predictive analytics into clear mission value for financial management, audit, and IT stakeholders

Serve as the central liaison between product engineering, federal leadership, and cybersecurity or IT counterparts

Manage program scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and multi-year schedules for a high visibility audit transformation program

Oversee integration of intelligent automations with federal financial systems, systems of record, audit repositories, and workflow tools

Guide architectural discussions around API connectivity, data governance, secure orchestration, and systemic controls that support enterprise scale automation

Shape the roadmap for future platform capabilities, including automation centers of excellence, global deployments, and optimized audit response tooling

Drive continuous process improvement to ensure high accuracy, reduced audit response time, and measurable operational savings

Build trusted relationships with Comptroller organizations, Fourth Estate leadership, financial managers, and technical teams

Deliver recurring cost, schedule, and scope reporting and ensure program alignment with government objectives

Champion user adoption, training, and organizational readiness tied to automation and AI driven enhancements

Present automation strategies and outcomes to senior federal audiences to foster enterprise level adoption

Qualification

Robotic Process AutomationIntelligent AutomationUiPathPythonPL SQLVB.NETFederal audit processFinancial systemsStakeholder engagementChange leadershipProgram managementTeam management

Required

Minimum of 10 years' work experience in a technology related field

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or master's degree in another relevant subject area

Demonstrated experience managing, developing, and deploying federal automations, preferably across DoD, OSD, or Fourth Estate organizations

Hands on or oversight experience with automation platforms such as UiPath and familiarity with Python, PL SQL, VB.NET, and financial system interfaces

Deep understanding of the federal audit process, audit sample retrieval, and financial system data flows

Experience coordinating with IT, cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise architecture teams

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS SCI clearance

Local to the DC metro area; onsite support 3-4 days per week

Preferred

Experience planning, delivering, or integrating AI, intelligent document processing, predictive analytics, or automation products within federal financial environments

Prior consulting or leadership experience supporting DoD Comptroller, Fourth Estate agencies, or major federal integrators

Familiarity with enterprise data security frameworks, API ecosystems, and federal analytics architectures