SOSi

Government

ProgramDirector

$185–275k ~AI est. Missouri, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Program Director at SOSi. Skills: Program execution, Operational oversight, Field operations. Conduct in-person site visits. Serve as primary point of contact”

What You'll Achieve.

Delivery of field-based services

Industry & Context.

Government
Eligibility Requirements

Frequent travel, Overnight travel, Evening assignments, Weekend assignments, Extended-hour assignments

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Authorized to work in US, Bachelor's degree required, 10+ years experience required, Pass DHS background investigation, Pass drug test, Pass motor vehicle record check, Pass background check

Nice to Have

Overseeing geographically dispersed teams, Managing complex federal contracts, Overseeing field-based operations, Experience with immigrant populations, Supporting DHS, ORR, FEMA, Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, Managing rapid-response programs, Familiarity with trauma-informed practices, Familiarity with field safety protocols, Familiarity with crisis escalation procedures

What You'll Do.

Conduct in-person site visits

Serve as primary point of contact

Provide overall leadership

Ensure compliance with contract requirements

Oversee nationwide field operations

Ensure adequate staffing levels

Oversee implementation of program workflows

Ensure timely completion of deliverables

Manage program performance metrics

Support continuous improvement initiatives

Coordinate with stakeholders

Ensure staff complete training

Oversee compliance with DHS requirements

Ensure immediate escalation of incidents

Support transition activities

Maintain oversight of field safety

Participate in government meetings

Participate in program reviews

Participate in audits

Participate in inspections

Participate in quality assurance activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

DHS Division leadership; Government stakeholders; Regional Coordinators; Contracting Officer Representatives; Operational stakeholders; Internal leadership teams

Communication Scope

Stakeholder coordination

Process & Methodology

Program management

Full Job Description

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. This position is contingent upon contract award SOSi is seeking a Program Director to lead execution of the DHS Safety Verification Initiative (SVI). The Program Director is responsible for overall contract performance, operational oversight, staffing, quality assurance, compliance, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of field-based services supporting verification and wellness activities involving Unaccompanied Children (UAC) and Former Unaccompanied Children ((F)UAC) nationwide. Responsibilities * Conduct in-person site visits at assigned residential locations involving UAC and (F)UAC cases. * Serve as the primary point of contact for DHS Division leadership and designated government stakeholders. * Provide overall leadership, direction, and administration of the SVI program and ensure compliance with all contract requirements. * Oversee nationwide field operations involving address verification, site visits, wellness observations, reporting, and escalation activities. * Ensure adequate staffing levels, workforce deployment, scheduling, onboarding, and operational coverage across all assigned regions. * Oversee implementation of program workflows, standard operating procedures, quality control processes, and reporting requirements. * Ensure timely completion of contract deliverables, operational reports, staffing reports, corrective action plans, and quality assurance documentation. * Manage program performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives. * Coordinate with Regional Coordinators, Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), operational stakeholders, and internal leadership teams. * Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, retention, and supervision of program per

Free ATS check

Applying for this Program Director role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on SmartRecruiters

  • SmartRecruiters often includes a video screening step — check camera and mic permissions.
  • Link your GitHub or portfolio directly in the profile section for technical roles.
  • Applications may be reviewed by AI scoring before reaching a recruiter — use keywords from the job description.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about SOSi?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →