Senior Project Manager – Data Science Services (Cleared)

ICF•Ashburn, VA

13h•$108,006 - $222,169•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will manage a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, data analysts, data engineers, data architects, and user experience professionals delivering analytical support, data-driven solutions, and machine learning-enabled capabilities for complex mission and operational challenges. The ideal candidate brings strong federal project management experience, a background in applied analytics or data science programs, and the ability to work closely with senior government leaders, stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners. This role requires a leader who can translate mission gaps and process inefficiencies into actionable project plans, oversee implementation of analytical products, and ensure contractual obligations, quality standards, schedules, and performance expectations are met. This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship due to federal contract requirements
Recent DHS Public Trust, DoD Secret, or DoD Top Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a CBP background investigation or other required government suitability determination
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in applied research, big data analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, operations research, or another closely related quantitative, mathematical, scientific, or technical discipline
At least five (5) years of supervisory experience
Advanced degree, such as a Master’s or Ph.D., in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or another closely related scientific or technical discipline
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and control a project or program to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled, quality standards are met, and performance expectations are achieved
Ability to provide expert direction and guidance to subordinate staff, develop schedules, and formulate work plans
Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced federal delivery environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts, analytical findings, risks, and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to build trusted relationships with government leaders, CORs, program managers, product owners, technical staff, and end users
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, evolving requirements, and multiple concurrent workstreams
Ability to identify project risks, resolve issues, remove blockers, and maintain delivery momentum
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, schedule adherence, documentation, and customer satisfaction
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to guide teams from ambiguous mission needs to actionable delivery plans
Collaborative, proactive, and mission-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality analytical solutions for government stakeholders

Nice To Haves

PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe, or other project, program, or Agile delivery certification
Experience managing federal data science, analytics, business intelligence, machine learning, or digital transformation programs
Experience supporting DHS, CBP, or other federal law enforcement, trade, revenue, regulatory, or mission operations environments
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams that include data scientists, data analysts, data engineers, data architects, UX/UI designers, application developers, cloud engineers, and DevSecOps personnel
Experience managing projects involving machine learning, predictive analytics, natural language processing, graph analytics, entity resolution, anomaly detection, risk scoring, or advanced data visualization
Experience translating stakeholder needs, mission gaps, and operational problems into project plans, implementation roadmaps, analytical requirements, and measurable outcomes
Experience overseeing delivery of analytical products using Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or similar iterative delivery approaches
Experience managing delivery in secure, compliant federal IT or data environments
Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or similar tools
Experience supporting executive briefings, stakeholder workshops, user engagement sessions, product demonstrations, or communities of practice
Familiarity with cloud-based analytics environments, data pipelines, data warehouses, data lakes, or modern data platforms
Ability to apply broad management skills and specialized functional and technical expertise to guide a project team in delivering client solutions and managing day-to-day operations
Ability to manage and control project funds and resources and serve as point of contact to the COR

Responsibilities

Lead the data science services contract team in providing analytical support to address complex business questions and mission needs
Meet with program leaders, government stakeholders, and technical teams to identify priorities, understand business processes, and guide delivery of innovative data analysis techniques
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, engineers, architects, and application developers to support development of data science reports, machine learning models, dashboards, and other analytical solutions
Assist the team in articulating mission gap problems, process inefficiencies, and operational challenges that can be addressed through data science, business intelligence, or automation
Oversee implementation of analytical solutions recommended by the team, including data science reports, machine learning models, visualizations, and decision-support products for agency leaders and stakeholders
Manage project scope, staffing, schedules, risks, deliverables, and performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and quality standards are met
Develop, maintain, and communicate work plans, project schedules, roadmaps, backlogs, status reports, and other management artifacts
Provide expert direction and guidance to subordinate consultants, data scientists, and technical team members
Serve as the primary point of contact to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and support ongoing coordination with the government Program Manager and other stakeholders
Manage and control project funds and resources in accordance with contract requirements
Support Agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, backlog management, prioritization, stakeholder demonstrations, and continuous improvement
Ensure technical concepts, analytical findings, project risks, and delivery recommendations are communicated clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Support workforce transformation activities by helping teams present data science concepts, analytical products, and lessons learned to large audiences and varied stakeholder groups