AI Machine Learning Technical Project Manager

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, mission-focused Technical Program Manager to lead, coordinate, and accelerate delivery of AI/ML and secure cloud concepts and solutions across several Intelligence Community programs. This hybrid role is open to candidates in Chantilly, Virginia, or Reston, Virginia. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active TS clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

The role combines programmatic execution and accreditation leadership. The manager serves as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager for external program teams, collecting requests, coordinating timelines and deliverables, and supporting business growth. The manager also drives Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes to transition AI/ML prototypes into operational high-side environments.

The position coordinates and prioritizes requests from multiple programs into a shared team backlog, builds relationships with program leads, and manages realistic schedules and milestones. It partners with security stakeholders on RMF/ICD 503 processes and accreditation documentation, including System Security Plans, and interfaces with Government Security Officers such as ISSOs and ISSMs. It also coordinates with Corporate IT, facilities, and security teams to establish and maintain secure workspaces, labs, and closed areas.

The manager supports developers by helping test, refine, and document experimental code and models, and collaborates with the core AI/ML developer to research, architect, and design rapid, high-fidelity proof-of-concept demonstrations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 14 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 12 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active TS clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• At least 3 years of experience coordinating tasks, managing backlogs, or serving as a liaison between teams in a technical setting such as IT, software, or engineering.
• Basic understanding of or working familiarity with secure systems, security plans, or government accreditation processes such as RMF/ATO.
• Practical experience writing basic Python code and supporting the architecture or whiteboarding of solutions to complex problems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience deploying systems in secure, multi-tenant cloud environments such as AWS C2S/SC2S or Azure Government, or in air-gapped networks.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community missions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for supported program leads and build relationships to understand their deliverables, timelines, and technical expectations.
• Collect, organize, and prioritize task requests from multiple programs into a cohesive team backlog.
• Coordinate schedules, avoid conflicts, and establish realistic milestones.
• Partner with security stakeholders to navigate RMF/ICD 503 and ATO processes and compile accreditation documentation, including System Security Plans.
• Interface with Government Security Officers (ISSOs/ISSMs) and translate technical features into compliance solutions as needed.
• Coordinate with Corporate IT, facilities, and security groups to establish, upgrade, and maintain secure workspaces, labs, and closed areas.
• Assist developers in testing, refining, and documenting experimental code and models.
• Collaborate with the core AI/ML developer to research, architect, and design rapid, high-fidelity proof-of-concept demonstrations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior