JOB POSTING CLOSES ON 4/13/2026 @ 11:59 PM

The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $134,000-$149,000

The State Office Readiness Program Senior Program Managers are responsible for security management for a portfolio of state offices. The management includes significant oversight of our security contractors, and a typical Senior Program Manager will be supervising 10-20 simultaneous security installations with an average value of about $30,000 each (or $300,000 to $600,000 total at any given time). They also coordinate and approve designs for office security enhancements, working with GSA staff, architects, commercial landlords, other SAA groups, and others to design and install/construct security enhancements to state offices that can range from applying ballistic-rated window film to full office buildouts. Critically, the Senior Program Managers are charged with getting Senator and staff buy-in for security enhancements.

In addition, this position is responsible for managing security service and maintenance issues through our vendor program team, directly interacting with senior staff from Senator's offices (State Directors and Administrative Managers/Directors) and representing the SAA while visiting offices across the country. The typical incumbent travels 4-6 weeks per year to perform security assessments, inspect contractor work, teach state staff various courses related to safety and security, and assist Senate staff and other SAA groups with recommendations on office moves, security enhancements and related matters.

The Senior Program Manager is also responsible for assisting staff in each of their assigned state offices with a variety of emergency preparedness issues such as: Emergency Action Plans, emergency supplies, and training.

The incumbent will participate in a rotating duty program (approximately one day per week) where they are responsible for initial management of after-hours emergencies affecting state offices, which includes making notifications to SAA leadership, and taking initial steps to resolve issues by engaging contractor personnel and/or other SAA departments.

This is a hybrid position, with the incumbent expected to be working onsite a minimum TWO days per weeks on average.

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• State Office Readiness Program Daily Duty Representative.
• Senate Operations Center state office liaison.
• Travel for state office visits and training, including independently representing the SAA to State/Local first responder agencies, and other Federal agencies (e.g., USMS, FPS).
• SAA Command Center Duty Representative.

Required Work Experience

•  8-10 years of experience in Physical Security and/or Emergency Management.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 
• Driver’s License (SORP).
• Knowledge of physical security principles, systems, and operations, including assessment, implementation, alarm system installation, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of emergency management and preparedness principles.
• Able to understand architectural drawings/schematics.
• PSP and/or PMP certifications desired.

Desired Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electronic security, security management, homeland security, emergency management, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to make formal presentations to Senators, Senators-elect, and other senior staff.
• Strong project management skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Dependability and time management skills.
• Professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Working Conditions

• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, during inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• Moderate (carrying of items less than 50 pounds).

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.