IT Program Manager for FAME & Identity Intelligence

Hiring Agency: Office of the Director of National Intelligence Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations Location: Bethesda, Maryland Hiring Path: Public Number of Openings: 1 Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information Lead proactive counterintelligence and security activities across the United States government, integrating the instruments of national power to detect, report, deter, disrupt, investigate, exploit, and defeat foreign intelligence threats. Key Responsibilities The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) is dedicated to leading the U.S. Counterintelligence and Security communities, countering all threats posed by adversarial foreign intelligence affiliated threats and enhancing our national security posture at every level. We will serve as the head of U.S. counterintelligence and integrate the instruments of national power to counter foreign intelligence threats. NCSC will be the "center of gravity" to support the counterintelligence and security efforts of the entire U.S. interagency, and public sector initiatives to protect our nation from adversarial efforts to exploit the United States and victimize the American people. The Mission Capabilities Directorate (MCD) drives enterprise technical and information sharing solutions, prioritizes requirements, and supports whole-of-government counterintelligence and security partners. MCD identifies gaps, builds capabilities via full lifecycle development, advances data analytics and innovation, delivers threat assessments, coordinates interagency efforts, and ensures legal/policy/civil liberties compliance. MCD seeks an outstanding IT Program Manager (PM) to join mission-focused leaders developing solutions for the Counterintelligence and Security community. The IT PM for Foreign Access Management & Identity Intelligence will lead initiatives enhancing U.S. Government screening of foreign nationals, identity intelligence sharing, and mitigation of national security threats from foreign access to facilities, systems, and personnel. The IT PM will oversee development, implementation, and operations, aligning with NCSC objectives and Intelligence Community (IC) counterintelligence priorities. This role demands IT and program management expertise, strong communication/briefing skills, senior leadership, and negotiation of interagency data-sharing agreements. Foreign Access Management enables screening/vetting across USG departments/agencies (DAs) and promotes sharing among DAs, law enforcement, Department of War (DoW), and the U.S. IC. The Identity Intelligence Knowledgebase improves interagency policies, processes, and technologies for identity intelligence in counterintelligence and security. The IT PM manages all program aspects: mission requirements advocacy, technology development, operations/maintenance, data sharing, interagency coordination, contracts, budgets, and authorities. This expands vetting support and modernizes identity intelligence across the enterprise-a high-visibility role impacting foreign access screening and identity operations government-wide. Primary Responsibilities: Program Leadership & Strategic Direction: Act as primary contact for programs across IC, FBI, DoW, law enforcement, and DAs. Oversee development, operations, and enhancements aligned with NSPM-7 and national priorities. Develop strategies for technology, data governance, analytics, and sharing. Interagency Coordination & Requirements: Collaborate with stakeholders on evolving needs. Lead working groups to baseline requirements, build consensus, identify gaps in systems, and align projects. Foster relationships with DAs and policy committees. Information Sharing & NSPM-7 Implementation: Manage programs' NSPM-7 roles for effective screening/vetting via DA/IC sharing. Develop policies, processes, and technologies to enhance identity intelligence sharing and unified threat awareness. Program Management & Execution: Provide leadership and/or oversight to complex IT projects or programs that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; ensure alignment with strategic or corporate objectives; lead the definition and review of customer and stakeholder requirements; ensure plans and schedules are developed and followed throughout the life of the project. Budget & Resource Management: Handle budgets, resources, and contracts for compliance and execution. Oversee cost estimates; contribute to planning and future cost strategies. Policy & Requirements Analysis: Analyze interagency policies/processes/technologies for screening, vetting, and identity intelligence. Identify gaps; recommend improvements for mission effectiveness. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Lead/mentor team; manage senior customer expectations across DAs, FBI, IC. Translate goals into objectives with metrics. Requirements & Education Lowest Acceptable Education Level: High School Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $173146 – $197200/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-24. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the Director of National Intelligence