Senior Program Manager - Geospatial Modernization

Xcellent Technology Solutions•Suitland, MD

About The Position

Behind every Census, every population estimates, every community funding decision, and every piece of geographic data used across the federal government is a foundation most people never see. The U.S. Census Bureau’s (USCB) Master Address File (MAF) / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) System serves as that foundation, maintaining one of the nation’s most critical geospatial and address data environments and supporting the data that drives decisions impacting millions of Americans. As the Census Bureau continues its transformation and modernization efforts, this is a rare opportunity to join us as a Program Manager (SME) and lead that mission. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted leader supporting the Census Bureau’s Geography Division and Census Transformation and Application Modernization (CenTAM) initiative, helping oversee modernization efforts that span application development, cloud transformation, geospatial systems, operational readiness, program governance, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale technology delivery. You’ll work across technical teams, government leadership, program offices, and industry partners to ensure execution remains aligned, risks are managed before they become problems, and critical milestones are achieved without losing sight of the mission. The ideal candidate must be able to clearly articulate strategy, defend decisions, build stakeholder confidence, and effectively communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. If you’re ready to step into a highly visible role where your leadership, judgement, and ability to bring people together will directly influence the success of a mission that impacts communities across the country, join XTS today!

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust.
Bachelor’s degree + 15 years of program management leadership.
Experience with Geospatial Systems, GIS, Census Operations, or data-driven programs.
Strong experience leading complex federal programs, understanding governance, compliance, reporting, and risk management.
Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance.
Proven leadership of cross-functional teams.
Experience supporting application modernization, cloud transformation, or enterprise technology initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Experience participating in or leading proposal efforts, including oral proposal presentation, technical demonstrations, solution briefings, and question-and-answer sessions.

Responsibilities

Oversee modernization efforts spanning application development, cloud transformation, geospatial systems, operational readiness, program governance, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale technology delivery.
Work across technical teams, government leadership, program offices, and industry partners to ensure execution remains aligned.
Manage risks before they become problems.
Ensure critical milestones are achieved without losing sight of the mission.
Articulate strategy, defend decisions, build stakeholder confidence, and effectively communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Lead cross-functional teams, including technical teams, government stakeholders, subcontractors, and program leadership.
Build alignment, establish trust, and create accountability.
Guide teams through modernization efforts, technology transformation, and large-scale implementation.
Manage cost, schedule, and performance to oversee program execution from planning through delivery.
Ensure commitments are met while maintaining visibility into program health, resource utilization, and operational readiness.