OverviewThey have an immediate need for a
Cybersecurity Program Manager, OTIn this role, you will serve as the Deputy Program Manager and Strategy and Policy Workstream Lead, overseeing program operations, cybersecurity policy development, executive advisory support, stakeholder coordination, and team performance to advance Department of Defense operational technology (OT) and control systems (CS) cybersecurity initiatives.
Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be
U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE. This position is hybrid in the DC area.
Responsibilities- Serve as Deputy Program Manager, overseeing daily program operations, deliverables, schedules, risks, budgets, and subcontractor performance.
- Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of operational technology cybersecurity strategies, policies, memoranda, charters, and concepts of operations.
- Coordinate with senior Department of Defense leadership, government stakeholders, and partner organizations to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational priorities.
- Organize and facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and working groups, including preparing agendas, briefing materials, meeting minutes, and action items.
- Provide strategic advisory support to senior executives, developing decision briefs, talking points, leadership presentations, and program status reports.
- Monitor program funding, resource allocation, contract performance, and budget execution to ensure alignment with established objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and oversee contractor personnel, supporting staffing requirements, recruitment activities, and workforce planning.
- Ensure continuity of program operations and timely execution of all assigned workstreams and deliverables.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- 10+ years of experience leading federal or Department of Defense programs, including schedule management, risk mitigation, and deliverable oversight.
- 8+ years of experience working within Department of Defense headquarters environments, including Air Staff, SAF, OSD, or Joint Staff.
- 8+ years of experience developing and coordinating policy memoranda, strategic plans, organizational charters, and concepts of operations.
- 8+ years of experience advising senior military officers or Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership and preparing executive decision briefs.
- 5+ years of experience leading governance boards, steering committees, or cross-functional working groups.
- 5+ years of experience supporting federal or DoD cybersecurity policy, Risk Management Framework (RMF), or critical infrastructure protection initiatives.
- 5+ years of experience managing program budgets, funding execution, resource planning, and subcontractor oversight.
- 5+ years of experience leading and managing contractor teams.
Preferred Qualifications- 3+ years of experience with operational technology or industrial control systems cybersecurity, including NIST SP 800-82, UFC 4-010-06, or DoD Mission Assurance guidance.
- 3+ years of experience supporting Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, funding requirements, and obligation tracking.
- 3+ years of experience managing subcontractor statements of work, deliverables, and performance reviews.
- 3+ years of experience interpreting legislative requirements, defense authorization provisions, and DoD policies to develop implementation strategies.
- 3+ years of experience navigating Department of the Air Force staff processes, policy coordination, and task management systems such as TMT or ETMS2.
- 3+ years of experience developing executive presentations, strategic communications, and leadership briefing packages in accordance with security requirements.
- 2+ years of experience applying DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) standards and DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements.
- 2+ years of experience using project management tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling platforms.
- 2+ years of experience supporting talent acquisition, including position description development, candidate interviews, and onboarding.
- 2+ years of experience working with facility control systems, utilities, industrial automation, or related operational technology environments.
Compensation:- W2 Hourly rate starting at $85. Pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, location, and certifications, and are subject to change at any time.
- Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.
