Senior Program Director (FBI CJIS)
Clarksburg, WV - USA
Job Summary
Senior Program Director (FBI CJIS)
About Trilogy Innovations
At Trilogy Innovations we are committed to driving meaningful change for our customers and communities through smart innovative technology that solves real problems. As a growing systems and software engineering company we partner across public and private sectors to modernize enterprise systems strengthen security and deliver high value solutions. We are scaling with purpose investing in our people processes and platforms as we expand. We work hard think creatively and value every perspective as we push boundaries and build systems that matter.
Who you are
We are seeking an experiencedSenior Program Directorto lead a mission-critical federal technology engagement supporting the FBI CJIS NCIC 3rd Generation (N3G) Program. This highly visible leadership role combines executive stakeholder management program management operational leadership andSAFeBusiness Owner responsibilities to ensure successful delivery of one of the FBIs most strategic modernization initiatives.
What you will do:
Report daily onsite to FBI CJIS facilities; this position does not support remote or hybrid work arrangements
Provide overall program management leadership for the contractor organization ensuring successful execution of scope schedule staffing quality budget awareness risk management and contractual deliverables.
Developmaintain and execute comprehensive program management plans that align contractor execution with FBI CJIS prioritiesSAFedeliveryobjectives and organizational strategic goals.
Identify assess and proactively manage program risks dependencies issues and opportunities while drivingtimelyresolution and executive visibility.
Ensure program executionremainsaligned with contractual requirements customer expectations organizational priorities and established governance processes.
Partner with Government business owners who areultimately responsiblefor business outcomes to ensure alignment availability andhigh-qualityperformance of contractor resources within the Agile Release Train
Eliminateimpediments andassistin the coordination and provide leadership of resources within the contractor organization
Activelyparticipatein allSAFeceremonies in concert with the government management team tofacilitatecohesiveness alignment on vision and relentless improvement within the ART leading tooptimalvalue delivery
Embody lean agile leadership qualities and adherence toSAFeCore Values
Seek opportunities to employ Business Owner roles and responsibilities as described by theSAFeframework within the contractor sphere of influence which contributes to optimization of overall ART execution
Serve as the direct liaison to Government Business Owners and other government stakeholdersmaintainingconsistent professional communication with FBI CJIS executive management and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Serve as the primary communication liaison between FBI CJIS / Government leadership and Trilogy corporate leadership ensure priorities decisions risks and program information flow accurately and promptly in both directions
Work in close partnership with the SVP of Operations to deliver exceptional results across the engagement high-quality on-time contractor delivery throughout the Agile Release Train a fully staffed and engaged team with low turnover and sustained FBI CJIS and Government confidence in contractor performance
Provide regular reporting on program status risks issues and milestones to both contractor leadership and Government stakeholders; ensure reporting isaccuratetimely and appropriately tailored to the audience
Attend and actively contribute to executive-level meetingsrepresentingthe contractor team with clarity professionalism and strategic insight
Manage all personnel matters including staffing performance conflict resolution and escalation handling;maintainaccountability for the conduct and output of all assigned personnel
Build and growthe team define staffing needs interviewand provide finalhiredecisions.
Coordinate onboardingwith theappropriate ProductOwner or Scrum Masterand the governmentforqualified personnel to fully staff the Agile Release Train.
Manage ongoing workforce planning tomaintaincoverage against program demands
Provide direct management and leadership to allassigned personnel set clear expectations conduct performance reviews support career development and foster a cohesive high-performing team culture
Ensure the needs ofpersonnelare met equip personnel with the tools resources training and professional developmentrequiredto succeed and serve as an advocate for their growth engagement and well-being throughout the engagement
Regularly meetwith subcontractor management to provide personnel feedback concerns and project updates
Lead mentor and coach Scrum Masters and Product Owners embedded within the ART fostering a culture of continuous improvement accountability and adherence toSAFecore values
Demonstrate composure and sound judgment under high-pressure time-sensitive conditions typical of a large-scale federal law enforcement environment;maintainteam stability and decisiveness during periods of ambiguity or escalated risk
Apply direct experience working within FBI CJIS or comparable federal law enforcement environments to navigate agency culture security protocols and mission-driven priorities effectively
How success is measured:
Government Business Owners and FBI CJIS stakeholders consistently report high confidence in contractor alignment responsiveness and delivery quality
ART ceremonies are executed effectively with clear visibility into program status risks and milestones
Contractor personnel are performing engaged and supported with issues addressed proactively and escalated appropriately
The team is fully staffed with qualified personnel vacancies are filled promptly and turnover is kept low
Ensure Personnelpossessthe tools resources support and development opportunities needed to perform their roles
Subcontractor relationships are actively managed with regular feedback loops and clear performance expectations
Reporting to both contractor leadership and Government stakeholders isaccuratetimely and audience-appropriate
Scrum Masters and Product Owners within the ARTdemonstratecontinuous improvement and adherence toSAFecore values
Programobjectives contractual deliverables and major milestones are achieved on schedule whilemaintainingquality customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Program risks dependencies and issues are proactively managed with effective mitigation strategies and executive visibility.
What you bring:
We require:
Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
ActiveTop-Secretclearance
Prior experience working directly with the FBI
Demonstrated experience managing personnel and subcontractor relationships in a complex multi-team federal contracting environment
Demonstrated experience building and scaling teams recruiting hiring onboarding andretainingtechnical personnel in a federal contracting environment
Strong executive communication skills with a proven ability to brief and engage senior Government officials
Experience leading Scrum Masters and Product Owners within aSAFeor scaled Agile framework
SAFeProgram Consultant (SPC) certification or ability to achieve certification within60 daysof start
Experience managing cloud-based programs/projects CI/CD pipelines microservices architecture and secure application development
Proven ability to remain calm focused and effective in high-stress situations inherent to mission-critical law enforcement systems
Nice to have:
Prior experience working directly with FBI CJIS
Familiarity with AWS GovCloud and federal cloud security requirements
Experience supporting NCIC criminal justice information systems or comparable federal law enforcement technology programs
Work Environment:This position requiresdailyonsite presence at FBI CJIS facilities in Clarksburg WV. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not supported. The work environment is a high-security federal law enforcement settingoperatingunder NISPOM requirements and CJIS security policy. Candidates must be prepared tooperatein a mission-driven fast-paced environment with minimal flexibility for off-site work.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 401k with company match
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Professional development programs
- Employee referral bonus program
Why Trilogy Innovations
At Trilogy Innovations we believe strong teams build meaningful solutions. We deliver high quality systems and software engineering services across public and private sectors supporting complex and mission critical environments with integrity collaboration and care.
Since 2010 our talented team has partnered with organizations such as the FBI U.S. Air Force NASA Department of Education Department of Energy DHS SOCOM and leading private sector clients. We are known for combining technical excellence with a thoughtful people first approach.
At Trilogy you will work alongside smart committed professionals in a supportive learning oriented environment. We value innovation accountability and continuous growth and we encourage our people to bring both expertise and humanity to the work they do.
If you are looking to contribute to impactful work while growing your skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking organization Trilogy Innovations is a place where you can do just that.
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About Company
Trilogy Innovations, located in Bridgeport, WV, is a minority-owned software and systems engineering company that delivers superior technical solutions for a variety of industries across private and public sectors. Application Modernization, Cloud Services, Data Analytics, and Cyberse ... View more