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ICF · 1 month ago

Program Manager - Data Modernization

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $244K/yr

10+ years exp

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are seeking an accomplished Program Manager with extensive experience in leading complex federal data initiatives. The role involves overseeing the development and modernization of an advanced analytics and enterprise data environment that supports a major federal mission.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end management of a large federal data platform, including a cloud-hosted enterprise data lake, reporting tools, AI/ML capabilities, and enterprise analytics services

Manage program financials, staffing plans, contract performance, and resource allocations. Lead program-level planning, roadmap development, dependency management, and release coordination across multiple workstreams

Oversee team performing multi-year modernization initiatives spanning data engineering, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud architecture, and knowledge graph technologies

Manage cross-functional agile delivery teams specializing in analytics, data engineering, cloud operations, security, and user support

Champion the adoption of AI/ML, automation, predictive modeling, and responsible data science methodologies

Partner with DevSecOps and cloud engineering leads to align processes, tools, and compliance with ATO requirements

Oversee the management of operational data stores, data marts, data ingestion pipelines, and API-driven data sharing services

Ensure the reliability, accuracy, and performance of enterprise reporting tools, including Tableau, SAS, Oracle Analytics, and social listening/response platforms

Serve as the primary interface with federal leadership, mission owners, and technical teams

Ensure adherence to federal data governance, identity management, security, privacy, and compliance requirements for the program

Ensure compliance with federal security controls, ATO requirements, zero trust initiatives, and continuous monitoring obligations

Develop and maintain program KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports

Manage subcontractors, partners, and multi-vendor engineering teams to ensure cohesive delivery

Coordinate with other federal portfolios, enterprise systems, and shared services organizations to facilitate cross-cutting integrations and modernization initiatives

Qualification

Program ManagementData ModernizationCloud ArchitectureAI/ML IntegrationAgile MethodologiesDatabricksOracleTableauAnalytical ReasoningCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust or equivalent clearance

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline

At least 10 years of experience leading large-scale IT programs, with at least 3 years including analytics and data platform modernization initiatives

Demonstrated success leading multi-vendor teams and complex contracting environments

Demonstrated ability to manage complex data ingestion, advanced analytics workloads, and distributed compute environments

Proven experience with programs integrating AI/ML and predictive analytics into enterprise operations

Strong background in implementing Agile methodologies at scale

Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive briefing capabilities

Strong analytical reasoning, program oversight, and problem-solving skills

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent technical workstreams

Proven track record of leading teams through ambiguity and evolving modernization requirements