Testing Manager Jobs in Columbia, MD (NOW HIRING)

National Capital Region (Hybrid On-site/Telework)
Current on-site location is in Alexandria, VA (Relocating to Falls Church, VA in Q2 2027)
Contingent on Contract Award
Connected Logistics is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager (Key Personnel) to lead a critical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Testing, Evaluation, Validation, and Deployment Readiness Services contract for the Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR). In this role, you will plan, initiate, and manage complex information technology (IT) projects focused on the rigorous testing of AI solutions. You will serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the business and technical aspects of the project, holding full authority to act on behalf of the contractor for all daily operational matters. You will lead and guide the work of technical staff utilizing a FedRAMP-authorized cloud platform to conduct independent testing, adversarial red teaming, and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and machine learning models.
Key Responsibilities:

• Program & Contract Management: Plan, initiate, and manage all IT/AI project activities across SOW Task Areas 1-5. Monitor progress continuously to ensure deadlines, quality standards, and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) cost targets are met.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and guide the work of technical staff executing complex AI Testing, Evaluation, Verification, and Validation (TEVV) activities, including generative AI performance assessments and adversarial red teaming.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between the business and technical aspects of the project. Ensure contract staff seamlessly integrate and collaborate with other EOIR department contract staff (e.g., Software Development and Program Office Support).
• Methodology & Quality Assurance: Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage using a disciplined program management methodology covering risk management and configuration management. Implement the Quality Control Plan (QCP) to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.
• Deliverable Management: Lead the development and timely submission of all contract deliverables, including the Task Order Management Plan, Transition-In/Out Plans, AI Test and Evaluation Plans, and Monthly Contract Status Reports.
• Workforce & Telework Management: Maintain an adequate, stable workforce for uninterrupted performance. Manage work assignments and submit detailed monthly telework reports to the Government Task Monitor (GTM) detailing hours, duties accomplished, and reporting frequencies.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all contractor-provided platforms adhere to Federal, DOJ, and EOIR security requirements, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST AI RMF, and support necessary Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.

-Establish technical standards for data operations, development, interoperability, performance, and access-control implementation consistent with Government requirements.
-Lead assessments and improvements to enterprise search and unstructured-data discovery capabilities while operating within applicable access-control and DOJ security requirements.
Requirements
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field, accompanied by 8+ years of progressive experience planning, initiating, and managing information technology (IT) projects. Federal Government contracting experience is highly preferred.
Project Management Certification: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
Technical Certifications: Must hold at least one relevant technical certification demonstrating competence in AI, Cloud, or Cybersecurity, such as:

• AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty / Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• ISTQB Certified Tester (Advanced Level) or equivalent QA/Testing certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate" retired on March 31, 2025. Replace it with:

• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Certified Data Management Professional
Domain Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), machine learning, and AI red teaming methodologies.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP cloud environments, and Federal IT security/ATO processes.
Availability: Must be available during normal Government business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time) to serve as the contractor's authorized representative.
Clearance Requirement:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOJ Public Trust level security clearance (candidates with an active or recently active Public Trust or higher clearance are strongly preferred).
Total Rewards Statement
We believe in fairness and clarity throughout our hiring process. The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000 USD. This is a good-faith range based on factors such as your experience, geographic location, and any applicable contractual requirements, and may vary slightly.
Beyond salary, we provide a robust benefits package and encourage ongoing professional development, because your growth and well-being matter to us. We're excited to support you in building a rewarding career with us!
Connected Logistics respects the need for confidentiality for all applicants.
Connected Logistics has been named a 2026 WTOP Top Workplace in the medium sized business category. Our mission is clear: we deliver mission-focused IT, cybersecurity, logistics, and enterprise modernization support to federal agencies. When we invest in our people and create an environment where they feel valued and empowered, we deliver stronger outcomes for our clients and the missions we support.
Connected Logistics offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, and generous Paid Time Off.
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