The Role
The IT Program Manager will oversee SEC's modernization of the EDGAR system, managing contractor personnel and ensuring compliance, communication, and delivery of program objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Program Manager
ROLE
We need an experienced Program Manager at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is modernizing its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system by developing a secure, cloud-based filing system and intelligent disclosure platform called FarPoint. In this role, you will serve as the direct liaison to the SEC's Contracting Officer, responsible for supervision and management of all contractor personnel, technical assistance, interface, and compliance with instructions from the SEC's COR(s). This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Program Manager at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is modernizing its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system by developing a secure, cloud-based filing system and intelligent disclosure platform called FarPoint. In this role, you will serve as the direct liaison to the SEC's Contracting Officer, responsible for supervision and management of all contractor personnel, technical assistance, interface, and compliance with instructions from the SEC's COR(s). This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the direct liaison to the SEC's Contracting Officer and primary point of contact for all contractor communications
- Supervise and manage all contractor personnel, technical assistance, and interface activities
- Ensure compliance with all instructions and direction from the SEC's Contracting Officer's Representative(s)
- Anticipate staffing needs and plan to ramp-up/down to meet program goals
- Support program objectives for modernization working as an advisor to government staff to select the most feasible technologies
- Devise modernization roadmap and direct staff in prototyping and delivery
- Learn and implement SEC processes including change management, security, and cloud standards to meet program delivery and schedule requirements
- Work with stakeholders to anticipate and prioritize changes to objectives and requirements
- Communicate changes to cost estimates and schedules in advance of any program impacts
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- 20+ years of IT experience with 10+ years as a manager on programs with 20+ personnel
- Very strong communication and facilitation skills
- Hands-on technical background
- Direct experience with SEC IT systems, especially EDGAR - highly preferred
- Knowledge of AI with some experience in using AI on IT solutions
- Experience in technical leadership
- Ability to rapidly prioritize competing requirements
- Proven knowledge of industry standards and best practices
- Working knowledge of human-centered design practices
- Ability to understand and simplify customer requirements
- Ability to communicate end user feedback to technical and design leads
- Proven experience with managing Agile Software Development efforts
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (required)
- PMP certification is required
- Product Delivery certification (e.g., CSPO, SAFe POPM) or equivalent work experience
LOCATION
- Hybrid (based in Washington, DC metro area)
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain SEC security clearance
CLIENT
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), EDGAR Business Office (EBO)
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Top Skills
Agile Software Development
AI
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The Company
What We Do
West 4th Strategy provides rapid response technology services to civilian, defense, and homeland security customers. We build and mobilize dynamic teams of qualified technologists who embody competence, professionalism, and a commitment to results.
We excel at moving fast to find the right people to get the job done.
And the best part of our technology teams? They make the government’s mission their mission. Our teams work with a sense of purpose to power the government.
West 4th Strategy. Our work defines us.
