**Senior Program Director (FBI CJIS)
About Trilogy Innovations
At Trilogy Innovations, we are committed to driving meaningful change for our customers and communities through smart, innovative technology that solves real problems. As a growing systems and software engineering company, we partner across public and private sectors to modernize enterprise systems, strengthen security, and deliver high value solutions. We are scaling with purpose, investing in our people, processes, and platforms as we expand. We work hard, think creatively, and value every perspective as we push boundaries and build systems that matter.
Who you are
We are seeking an experiencedSenior Program Directorto lead a mission-critical federal technology engagement supporting the FBI CJIS NCIC 3rd Generation (N3G) Program. This highly visible leadership role combines executive stakeholder management, program management, operational leadership, andSAFeBusiness Owner responsibilities to ensure successful delivery of one of the FBI’s most strategic modernization initiatives.
What you will do:
- Report daily, onsite to FBI CJIS facilities; this position does not support remote or hybrid work arrangements
- Provide overall program management leadership for the contractor organization, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, staffing, quality, budget awareness, risk management, and contractual deliverables.
- Develop,maintain, and execute comprehensive program management plans that align contractor execution with FBI CJIS priorities,SAFedeliveryobjectives, and organizational strategic goals.
- Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks, dependencies, issues, and opportunities while drivingtimelyresolution and executive visibility.
- Ensure program executionremainsaligned with contractual requirements, customer expectations, organizational priorities, and established governance processes.
- Partner with Government business owners, who areultimately responsiblefor business outcomes, to ensure alignment, availability, andhigh-qualityperformance of contractor resources within the Agile Release Train
- Eliminateimpediments andassistin the coordination and provide leadership of resources within the contractor organization
- Activelyparticipatein allSAFeceremonies, in concert with the government management team tofacilitatecohesiveness, alignment on vision, and relentless improvement within the ART leading tooptimalvalue delivery
- Embody lean agile leadership qualities and adherence toSAFeCore Values
- Seek opportunities to employ Business Owner roles and responsibilities, as described by theSAFeframework, within the contractor sphere of influence which contributes to optimization of overall ART execution
- Serve as the direct liaison to Government Business Owners and other government stakeholders,maintainingconsistent, professional communication with FBI CJIS executive management and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Serve as the primary communication liaison between FBI CJIS / Government leadership and Trilogy corporate leadership — ensure priorities, decisions, risks, and program information flow accurately, and promptly in both directions
- Work in close partnership with the SVP of Operations to deliver exceptional results across the engagement — high-quality, on-time contractor delivery throughout the Agile Release Train, a fully staffed and engaged team with low turnover, and sustained FBI CJIS and Government confidence in contractor performance
- Provide regular reporting on program status, risks, issues, and milestones to both contractor leadership and Government stakeholders; ensure reporting isaccurate,timely, and appropriately tailored to the audience
- Attend and actively contribute to executive-level meetings,representingthe contractor team with clarity, professionalism, and strategic insight
- Manage all personnel matters including staffing, performance, conflict resolution, and escalation handling;maintainaccountability for the conduct and output of all assigned personnel
- Build and growthe team— define staffing needs, interview,and provide finalhiredecisions.
- Coordinate onboardingwith theappropriate ProductOwner or Scrum Masterand the governmentforqualified personnel to fully staff the Agile Release Train.
- Manage ongoing workforce planning tomaintaincoverage against program demands
- Provide direct management and leadership to allassigned personnel— set clear expectations, conduct performance reviews, support career development, and foster a cohesive, high-performing team culture
- Ensure the needs ofpersonnelare met — equip personnel with the tools, resources, training, and professional developmentrequiredto succeed, and serve as an advocate for their growth, engagement, and well‑being throughout the engagement
- Regularly meetwith subcontractor management to provide personnel feedback, concerns, and project updates
- Lead, mentor, and coach Scrum Masters and Product Owners embedded within the ART, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and adherence toSAFecore values
- Demonstrate composure and sound judgment under high‑pressure, time-sensitive conditions typical of a large‑scale federal law enforcement environment;maintainteam stability and decisiveness during periods of ambiguity or escalated risk
- Apply direct experience working within FBI CJIS or comparable federal law enforcement environments to navigate agency culture, security protocols, and mission‑driven priorities effectively
How success is measured:
- Government Business Owners and FBI CJIS stakeholders consistently report high confidence in contractor alignment, responsiveness, and delivery quality
- ART ceremonies are executed effectively, with clear visibility into program status, risks, and milestones
- Contractor personnel are performing, engaged, and supported — with issues addressed proactively and escalated appropriately
- The team is fully staffed with qualified personnel — vacancies are filled promptly and turnover is kept low
- Ensure Personnelpossessthe tools, resources, support, and development opportunities needed to perform their roles
- Subcontractor relationships are actively managed with regular feedback loops and clear performance expectations
- Reporting to both contractor leadership and Government stakeholders isaccurate,timely, and audience-appropriate
- Scrum Masters and Product Owners within the ARTdemonstratecontinuous improvement and adherence toSAFecore values
- Programobjectives, contractual deliverables, and major milestones are achieved on schedule whilemaintainingquality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
- Program risks, dependencies, and issues are proactively managed with effective mitigation strategies and executive visibility.
What you bring:
We require:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
- ActiveTop-Secretclearance
- Prior experience working directly with the FBI
- Demonstrated experience managing personnel and subcontractor relationships in a complex, multi-team federal contracting environment
- Demonstrated experience building and scaling teams — recruiting, hiring, onboarding, andretainingtechnical personnel in a federal contracting environment
- Strong executive communication skills with a proven ability to brief and engage senior Government officials
- Experience leading Scrum Masters and Product Owners within aSAFeor scaled Agile framework
- SAFeProgram Consultant (SPC) certification, or ability to achieve certification within60 daysof start
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