AI Machine Learning Technical Project Manager

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and mission-focused Technical Program Manager (PM) to lead, coordinate, and accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge AI/ML and secure cloud concepts and solutions across several key IC programs. This is a Hybrid role and are open to candidates in Chantilly VA or NOVA. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI Clearance. Your primary mission is twofold: Programmatic Execution: Serve as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager interfacing with the various external program teams that our matrixed team supports. Your mission is to collect incoming program requests, manage intermixed timelines, and coordinate deliverables for execution and business growth. Accreditation Leadership: Drive the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes to transition AI/ML prototypes into operational high-side environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 14 years of experience or master’s degree with 12 years of experience.
Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
Active TS/SCI Clearance
3+ years of experience coordinating tasks, managing backlogs, or acting as a liaison between teams in a technical setting (e.g., IT, software, or engineering environments)
Basic understanding or working familiarity with secure systems, security plans, or the accreditation process (RMF/ATO) in government environments.
Practical experience writing basic Python code and providing support to architect/whiteboard solutions for complex problems.

Nice To Haves

Experience deploying systems in secure, multi-tenant cloud environments (e.g., AWS C2S / SC2S, Azure Government) or air-gapped networks.
Familiarity with IC missions

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager interfacing with the various external program teams that our matrixed team supports.
Collect incoming program requests, manage intermixed timelines, and coordinate deliverables for execution and business growth.
Drive the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes to transition AI/ML prototypes into operational high-side environments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the various program leads we support.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their unique deliverables, timelines, and technical expectations.
Gather, organize, and prioritize task requests from different programs into a single, cohesive team backlog.
Coordinate schedules to prevent conflicts and ensure realistic milestones.
Partner with security stakeholders to navigate the Risk Management Framework (RMF / ICD 503) and compile the necessary documentation (such as System Security Plans) to get software accredited.
Support interfacing with Government Security Officers (ISSOs/ISSMs), translating technical features into compliance solutions as necessary.
Work hand-in-hand with internal Corporate IT, facilities, and security groups to set up, upgrade, and maintain the secure workspaces, labs, and closed areas the team needs.
Assist developers in testing, refining, and documenting experimental code and models.
Collaborate with the core AI/ML Developer to help architect, research and design rapid, high-fidelity proof-of-concept demos.