Job DescriptionCOLSA is seeking a
Senior Program Manager to lead a defense contract delivering cyber warfare engineering, cybersecurity, and operational support services. This is a high-impact leadership role supporting mission-critical cyber capabilities, offering the opportunity to shape program execution, influence strategic direction, and lead multidisciplinary teams at the forefront of national defense. This position is located on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.
This position is contingent upon contract award. The selected candidate will be proposed as Key Personnel in accordance with proposal requirements.
- Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort.
- Serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on all technical and program/project matters.
- Oversee contractor execution of all contract requirements across multiple sites and functional areas.
- Manage the acquisition and employment of program resources, including staffing, workforce planning, and tasking.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Federal and DoD acquisition regulations, policies, and standards.
- Provide oversight of cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
- Monitor program performance, risks, and deliverables and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate program activities across stakeholders to ensure effective execution and delivery.
Required ExperienceRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 15 years of related experience, including at least 3 years of relevant experience within the past 5 years.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience related to Information Assurance (IA), Cyber Security, and/or Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities in a DoD or Other Government Agency platform/weapons system or IT infrastructure environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex technical programs, including program execution, personnel and resource management, and coordination with Government customers.
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI access.
- Must be able to work on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in a technical, business, or related discipline.
- Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, Navy, or other DoD aviation programs.
- Experience managing large, complex, multi-site and/or IDIQ/task-order-based contracts.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams supporting cyber, IT, engineering, or related technical programs.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Relevant cybersecurity/IT certifications aligned with DoD 8140.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
