Description
The Global Security Video Analytics Program Manager is responsible for planning, deploying, and optimizing advanced video surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI)–driven analytics solutions across U.S. Department of State posts worldwide.
Leveraging extensive Foreign Service or DS/SEO experience and deep familiarity with overseas post operations, this role connects Washington-level strategy and policy with real-world operational needs at embassies and consulates. The position focuses on integrating video management systems, intelligent video analytics, and related sensors into coherent, mission-focused solutions that enhance situational awareness, threat detection, and incident response.
The role involves frequent travel to domestic and overseas posts, including hardship and high-threat locations, to lead assessments, oversee implementations, validate performance of video AI solutions in the field, and build strong working relationships with RSOs, SEOs, IM/IT staff, and post leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise video surveillance and AI-enabled analytics initiatives supporting diplomatic security.
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert on video surveillance architectures, camera technologies, video management systems (VMS), and AI-based video analytics.
- Work side-by-side with RSOs, SEOs, guards, and watchstanders to translate operational needs into executable processes.
- Design and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) that integrate AI-generated alerts into existing security operations center (SOC) / local guard force workflows.
- Work with stakeholders to define data retention, access control, and classification policies for recorded video and analytics metadata.
- Serve as a key liaison between DS, regional bureaus, OBO, IRM, post leadership, and other stakeholders for all matters related to video and AI analytics programs.
- Develop and deliver training materials and hands-on sessions for RSOs, SEOs, operators, and guard forces on effective use of video and AI analytics systems.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience with technical security, surveillance systems, or related technology programs in the U.S. Department of State environment.
- Significant field experience at U.S. embassies/consulates, including hands-on work with RSOs, SEOs, and post leadership.
- Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, or managing video surveillance systems.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS/SCI or as required) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior service as a Security Engineering Officer (SEO), Security Technical Specialist, or similar Foreign Service Specialist position with responsibility for security technologies.
- Experience with large-scale VMS platforms, distributed/edge compute architectures, and secure network design for video systems.
- Experience with AI/ML-driven video analytics solutions, including configuration, tuning, and performance evaluation.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management credential.
The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000.
Benefits: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.