Technical Program Manager - Top Secret Required

CGI•Arlington, VA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) who brings a unique blend of leadership and technical expertise in data science, cloud-based data engineering, and analytics. The TPM will lead end-to-end delivery, driving results, ensuring technical excellence across data governance, data science and engineering, analytics enablement, and change management. This role combines program leadership with deep technical oversight, ensuring solutions meet enterprise architecture, security, and interoperability standards while driving measurable adoption and modernization outcomes supporting the DoW. The ideal candidate will serve as a bridge between process and execution, facilitating best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-based solutions. This position can be operated in a hybrid working model and can be based in Fairfax, VA or Arlington, VA with client meetings as required in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in data science, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing technical programs in data engineering, analytics, or enterprise architecture.
Experience as a Project Manager and Scrum Master in technical environments.
7+ years of hands-on experience in data science.
Strong understanding of data science methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
Hands-on oversight experience with cloud data platforms, Databricks or equivalent for enterprise data ecosystems.
Knowledge of ETL/ELT automation tools, data pipeline frameworks, and API development for secure interoperability.
Experience with BI tools, predictive modeling, and ML platforms.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Spark and SQL.
Familiarity with data governance principles, metadata management, and enterprise data catalogs.
Working knowledge of RBAC/ABAC, IAM solutions (AWS IAM, Azure AD), and compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, DoD RMF).
Experience with Scrum, SAFe, or other Agile frameworks for iterative technical delivery.
Desired certifications: PMP/PgMP, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect or equivalent, Agile leadership credentials (Scrum Master/SAFe).

Responsibilities

Ensure timely delivery of all CDRLs, track milestones, manage risk, schedule and budget across multiple workstreams
Oversee cloud data ecosystem architecture and integration strategy; validate designs for scalability, security (RBAC/ABAC), and compliance.
Direct development of ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring near zero data loss and automation of manual workflows
Govern API layer design for secure interoperability and programmatic access.
Validate BI tool integration (Databricks, Tableau, Qlik) and ensure data pipelines support real-time analytics.
Guide development of Portfolio Scorecards, dashboards, and predictive modeling PoCs; ensure KPI alignment with leadership priorities.
Ensure data modeling, ontology, and metadata standards support advanced analytics, ML, and AI readiness.
Participate in solution design and data-based solution discussions.
Troubleshoot technical issues and provide hands-on support when needed.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Coordinate across multiple teams and manage interdependencies between technical initiatives.