Director, Law Enforcement Mission Solutions

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide. The Director for Law Enforcement Mission Solutions oversees the successful execution, performance, and growth of the company’s domestic and international law enforcement programs. This role ensures contract compliance, drives operational excellence, manages cross-functional teams, and fosters strong relationships with government clients. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with deep knowledge of federal contracting, program management best practices, and delivering results in highly regulated environments.  ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:  Program Leadership & Execution  - Provide strategic leadership and direction for all program activities to ensure delivery of contract requirements, milestones, and program KPI.  - Oversee day-to-day operations, program scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management.  - Monitor performance metrics, deliverables, and financial health of assigned programs.  - Identify and mitigate risks, proactively resolving issues to ensure uninterrupted support to government customers.  Client & Stakeholder Management  - Serve as the primary point of contact for client agency clients.  - Build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders, ensuring high customer satisfaction.  - Lead regular program reviews, briefings, and status reports with government partners and corporate leadership.  Financial Management  - Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and cost-control strategies.  - Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations (far), cost principles, and corporate financial policies.  - Track expenditures, labor utilization, and contract burn rate to ensure financial performance.  Team Leadership  - Lead, mentor, and manage technical and administrative staff across project teams.  - Oversee staffing, workforce planning, performance management, and career development.  - Foster a high-performance culture aligned with organizational values and mission.  Compliance & Governance  - Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements.  - Maintain compliance with contract terms, quality standards, and internal policies.  - Support internal and external audits, corrective action plans, and process improvements.  Business Development & Growth  - Identify expansion opportunities within existing programs and future recompetes.  - Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and capture activities for new business.  - Provide insight into government trends, agency priorities, and competitive landscape.  PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: - Oversee multifunctional teams of working in support of domestic and international law enforcement and intelligence agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and various international clients , ensuring operational effectiveness and mission alignment.  - Guide the development of company proprietary systems used for Lawful Intercept (LI) collection, exploitation, and analysis.  - Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans that outline key milestones, deliverables, and timelines aligned with client agency requirements.  - Strategize the allocation of resources, including specialized personnel, budget, and equipment, to optimize project outcomes and operational efficiency.  - Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution and continuity of operations.  - Lead, mentor, and motivate employees, fostering professional excellence and operational readiness.  - Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages professional growth, development, and adherence to federal compliance standards.  - Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members, with particular attention to specialized skill development and operational competencies.  - Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications with client agency stakeholders.  - Build and maintain strong relationships with client agency partners, sponsors, and other key stakeholders to ensure mission success.  - Ensure stakeholder expectations are aligned with project objectives, operational capabilities, and federal compliance requirements.  - Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently and in accordance with federal guidelines.  - Monitor project expenditures and financial performance, making adjustments as necessary to stay within budget while maintaining operational standards.  - Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and client agency stakeholders.  - Implement quality control standards and processes to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed federal agency expectations and operational requirements.  - Conduct regular project reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with federal protocols.  - Coordinate with quality assurance teams to address any issues or concerns promptly and maintain operational integrity.  - Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including status reports, risk logs, change logs, and compliance records.  - Present regular project updates to senior management, client agency partners, and other stakeholders.  - Ensure all project documentation is organized, accessible, and up to date in accordance with federal record-keeping standards.    Minimum Requirements - Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field; OR equivalent years of experience working for a federal law enforcement agency, such as the DEA, FBI, or HSI.   - Minimum 15 years of experience in program or project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role supporting or overseeing U.S. Government contracts.  - Demonstrated experience overseeing classified and/or law enforcement sensitive LI programs.   - Detailed understanding of common LI mission systems, such as DEA T2S2 (i.e., VoiceBox, PLX).  - Demonstrated experience working with international law enforcement and security agencies.  - Strong understanding of the FAR, government contract vehicles, and federal procurement processes.  - Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale investigative support programs from inception to completion.  - Proficiency in project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello.  - Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.  - Excellent knowledge of risk management, resource allocation, and budget management techniques.  - Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on fostering a positive and productive work environment.  - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence client stakeholders at all levels.  - Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic and analytical mindset.    Preferred qualifications  - Master’s Degree in Business, Criminal Justice, or a related field.  - PMP, PgMP, DAWIA, or similar certification.  - Executive leadership experience in the federal law enforcement agencies (e.g., DOJ, DEA, FBI, HSI) .  - Experience managing product solution teams comprised of software engineers, data scientists, and law enforcement and/or intelligence professionals.  - Experience living and working overseas and/or fluency in a foreign language.  Work Environment  - Working conditions are normal for an office environment.   - Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.  - Requires periods of non-traditional hours including consecutive nights and weekends when necessary.  - Requires frequent domestic and international travel to client sites, program meetings, to meet with stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams.