Automation Program Director - Active TS/SCI Clearance

Job Description

Location: On-site (Reston, VA; occasional travel to National Harbour area)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI (Required)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $185,000/yr.–$250,000/yr.

Description

We are seeking a highly driven Automation Program Director to support a mission-critical Intelligence Community automation initiative. This role focuses on leading the delivery of intelligent automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and accelerate mission outcomes within classified government environments.

The ideal candidate combines strong program leadership expertise with hands-on knowledge of robotic process automation (RPA), Agile delivery, and stakeholder engagement in federal environments. This role requires direct collaboration with DIA stakeholders, technical teams, and executive leadership to ensure successful delivery of high-impact automation programs.Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery: Own automation delivery from initial problem statement through deployment and sustainment supporting DIA workflows and operational missions.

Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on execution, delivery performance, mission priorities, and program risk.

Agile Program Execution: Lead Agile delivery efforts, maintain execution momentum, remove blockers rapidly, and ensure sprint objectives and operational timelines are met.

Program Management & Reporting: Manage core program artifacts including Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), Quarterly Business Review (QBR) inputs, risk tracking, and execution reporting.

Backlog Prioritization: Prioritize automation backlogs alongside business process engineers and developers based on mission impact, operational urgency, and technical feasibility.

Proposal & Growth Support: Support proposal development efforts including staffing plans, technical approaches, automation strategy inputs, and past performance contributions.

Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional automation teams operating in fast-paced classified environments while maintaining accountability and delivery focus.

RequirementsMinimum Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of experience leading IT, software, or automation programs, including at least 2 years supporting Robotic Process Automation (RPA) or intelligent automation initiatives in federal environments

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance required

Program Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs in ambiguous, fast-moving operational environments and make effective decisions under pressure

Stakeholder Communication: Strong communication and client engagement skills with experience interfacing directly with government leadership and mission stakeholders

Certifications: Active PMP certification or equivalent program management certification required

Agile Expertise: Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms

Automation Knowledge: Working knowledge of UiPath and intelligent automation concepts sufficient to collaborate effectively with technical delivery teams

Work Style: Strong ownership mentality, execution focus, adaptability, and ability to drive outcomes without excessive process overhead

Location Requirement: Able to work on-site in Reston Town Center, VA, with occasional travel to the National Harbor area as required Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting DIA or Intelligence Community programs

PMI-ACP or SAFe Agilist certification

Experience establishing or supporting an RPA Center of Excellence (CoE)

Knowledge of NIST 800-53 and classified systems environments

Familiarity with FAR/DFARS in a GovCon environment

Prior experience managing automation or digital transformation programs within the Intelligence Community

BenefitsSalary

$185,000–$250,000 based on experienceBenefits

Medical, dental, and vision (UnitedHealthcare; strong employer contribution)

HSA (tax-advantaged healthcare savings)

Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability

401(k) with up to 4% match (immediate vesting after eligibility)

Optional supplemental insurance plans

Benefits eligible shortly after hire

Culture

Our client operates on a foundation of clear thinking, strong character, and disciplined execution, driving consistent outcomes with speed and agility in complex environments.

Rational thinking and continuous learning guide decision-making

Accountability and integrity build trust across teams

Candor and transparency accelerate performance

Servant leadership elevates team success

Full-time