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Program Manager (DHS)

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Who We Are : Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).

SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position.

Job Description: The DHS CBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) serves as the Independent Test Authority (ITA) for CBP acquisition programs and requires comprehensive systems engineering and test and evaluation (T&E) support. SimIS seeks a Program Manager to serve as the primary interface between SimIS and the CBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD), providing comprehensive oversight of multiple concurrent test programs and systems engineering efforts. This role requires managing distributed teams across diverse border environments while ensuring compliance with PMOD standards and TEGR (Test, Evaluation, and Government Review) processes. The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating complex systems engineering trade studies, operational testing, and technology assessments that support CBP's mission to achieve 100% situational awareness coverage across the Southwest border.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree

Minimum 10 years of program management experience in systems engineering and test & evaluation environments, preferably with DHS or DOD programs

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required; DAU/DHS equivalency

Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check

25% travel required

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in PMBOK processes and methodologies

Experience with integrated master scheduling and financial tracking systems

Knowledge of border security technologies and surveillance systems

Understanding of TEGR processes and government acquisition procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for government reporting and stakeholder management

Proven ability to manage distributed teams and multiple concurrent workstreams

Key Responsibilities

Provide experienced program management using proven PMBOK processes for multiple concurrent test programs

Deliver detailed financial tracking and resource management across all supported programs

Maintain integrated schedules and coordinate activities across distributed teams

Generate monthly status reports and performance metrics for government stakeholders

Ensure sufficient staffing for year-round activities including 2-3 simple tests, 2-3 moderate tests, and 2 complex tests annually

Support multiple concurrent workstreams including systems engineering trade studies and field engineering assessments

Coordinate with CBP Test Managers to develop required artifacts and deliverables

Manage contract deliverables including kickoff meetings, integrated master schedules, and systems engineering management plans

Oversee travel coordination to border locations, vendor facilities, and government offices

Ensure compliance with DHS security directives and data handling procedures

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short-Term (at no cost to you) & Long-Term

Life Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / / VET / Drug Free Employer

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