Senior Program Director Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Overview
Amyx is seeking a senior Program Manager / Program Director to lead execution of the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) contract. This role is accountable for full lifecycle program management across a complex, multi-stakeholder federal enterprise environment, delivering programmatic, analytical, technical, and advisory support to CWMD leadership and its successor organizations. The ideal candidate brings deep DHS and/or CWMD mission experience, proven success managing large, integrated A&AS portfolios, and the ability to operate effectively during organizational transition and restructuring. This role functions as the senior interface between Amyx, Government program leadership, CORs, and mission partners while ensuring delivery excellence, compliance, and cost control in a highly scrutinized federal environment.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Contract Execution
*Serve as the single point of accountability for overall contract performance, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
*Lead day-to-day execution of A&AS task areas, including program management, systems engineering support, information analysis, reporting, outreach, and scientific/technical advisory services.
*Direct and integrate multidisciplinary teams supporting CWMD mission areas, including CBRN threat analysis, risk assessments, partner engagement, and capability gap analysis.
Government Engagement & Stakeholder Management
*Act as primary liaison with DHS CWMD leadership, CORs, Government PMs, and senior stakeholders across DHS components and interagency partners.
*Facilitate recurring Monthly Status Reports, Quarterly IPRs, executive briefings, and ad hoc decision support sessions.
*Support Government leadership during organizational restructuring and mission realignment, maintaining continuity of advisory support and delivery.
Financial & Performance Management
*Manage program budgets, burn rates, and forecasting in alignment with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) or hybrid contract models.
*Track and report contract metrics, SLAs, risks, and issues; implement mitigation strategies to safeguard performance and compliance.
*Ensure program execution aligns with LPTA or cost-sensitive acquisition environments, emphasizing productivity, automation, and efficiency.
Workforce & Team Management
*Lead, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of Program Managers, Task Leads, SMEs, analysts, and support staff.
*Ensure proper staffing coverage, onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer across all task areas.
*Foster a culture of accountability, mission focus, and proactive problem solving.
Process Improvement & Automation
*Identify opportunities to automate reporting, analytics, workflow tracking, and performance monitoring to reduce cost and improve decision timeliness.
*Apply continuous improvement practices (e.g., Lean, Agile, Six Sigma-inspired approaches) to improve delivery efficiency without sacrificing quality.
*Drive standardization of artifacts, dashboards, and reporting across the CWMD portfolio.
Compliance & Risk Management
*Ensure compliance with DHS contractual, security, privacy, records management, and quality standards.
*Oversee internal quality assurance processes aligned with ISO/CMMI-based practices where applicable.
*Proactively manage program risks and issues, escalating when necessary with clear recommendations.
Qualifications
*15+ years of progressively responsible experience in federal programs, including 10+ years in program or portfolio-level management.
*Demonstrated experience managing large A&AS-style contracts ($50M+ total value preferred) for DHS, DoD, or IC customers.
*Direct experience supporting CWMD, CBRN, homeland security, intelligence analysis, threat analysis, or risk assessment missions.
*Proven ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving organizational environments, including Government reorganizations.
*Strong working knowledge of federal acquisition environments, COR interactions, and performance-based contract delivery.
*Excellent executive communication skills (written and verbal), with experience briefing SES-level leadership
*Prior experience supporting DHS CWMD, CISA, CBP, TSA, DTRA, or related national security mission sets.
*Experience managing contracts during agency transitions or mission realignment.
*Familiarity with analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics* used to support executive decision-making.
*Experience leading multi-prime or subcontractor teams.
*PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.
*Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or change-management certifications.
*DHS Suitability Clearance
Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Please contact talent@amyx.com with any questions!
Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Physical Demands
Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.