Senior Manager - DHS ICE (HSI/WSEU) at LIS Solutions in Quantico, VA

Position contingent upon contract award Text DHSHSI to (703) 570-8332 to apply by phone Job Title: Senior Manager Location: Crystal City, Virginia (DHS Facility - NOT a remote position) Program Overview: LEGAL INTERPRETING SERVICES, INC. is seeking a Senior Manager to serve as Key Personnel in support of the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations Worksite Enforcement Unit (DHS-ICE HSI/WSEU). The Senior Manager will provide day-to-day program leadership, workforce oversight, quality control, reporting, staffing coordination, and customer interface support for a geographically dispersed team of Junior Compliance Officers supporting I-9 audit and investigative support activities. This role requires strong federal contract management experience, demonstrated ability to manage distributed personnel, and the ability to operate in a sensitive law enforcement support environment. The selected candidate must be available to the Government during normal business hours and able to respond within 3 hours during non-standard hours, including emergencies, government closures, or urgent operational needs. Job Duties: Direct and manage deployed SAMA (Security Assistance, Mentors & Advisors) personnel; provide planning, administration, project management, travel coordination, and current operations support. Receive and process air and ground movement requests for Embassy Air and DOS Charter Air movements and secure ground transportation. Coordinate MILAIR rotary and fixed-wing movements; maintain access to and use USTRANSCOM Single Mobility System (SMS). Track and record Embassy Air/Ground movements, exceptions to policy, and Distinguished Visitor movements. Submit daily accountability. Update the COR on SAMA personnel travel as required. Coordinate movements (Embassy Air, DOS Charter, ground, DV movements) and provide a monthly movement summary to the COR/KO. Required Qualifications 2 Years of Management Experience Advanced Degree with 10 Years of Experience, or Bachelor's with 15 years of Experience. Experience leading geographically dispersed teams or multi-site operations. Demonstrated knowledge and application in the areas of administrative policies, audits, program management, federal contract management, and financial management. Experience in problem solving, critical thinking, and triaging workload is critical. Strong background in program management, staffing management, workforce coordination, or operational support. Experience supporting investigative, compliance, audit, law enforcement, immigration, public safety, or regulatory programs. Ability to manage performance requirements, deliverables, reporting, quality control, and personnel accountability. Experience coordinating directly with Government customers, CORs, program managers, and contracting personnel. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with senior Government stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines across locations. Ability to work in a sensitive information environment involving confidential, controlled, or privacy-protected information. Ability to pass DHS/ICE personnel security vetting and obtain a favorable preliminary fitness determination prior to start. Ability to complete required DHS/ICE training and maintain annual or recurring training compliance. Preferred Qualifications Prior DHS, ICE, HSI, law enforcement, or immigration-related program support experience. Experience with I-9 audits, worksite enforcement, employment eligibility verification, compliance review, or document examination. Experience managing labor-hour contracts. Experience supporting Office of Inspector General, investigative, compliance, fraud detection, or regulatory review programs. Experience preparing staffing plans, quality control plans, monthly status reports, and performance metrics. Experience managing cleared, public trust, or fitness-vetted personnel. PMP, FAC-COR support experience, or other program management credential preferred but not required. Experience with rapid recruiting, surge staffing, and retention planning.