Cyber Workforce & Training Lead

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The Cyber Workforce & Training Lead is responsible for the daily management, execution, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Security Education, Training, and Awareness program. This role ensures that users receive effective, timely, and relevant cybersecurity training while supporting enterprise‑wide initiatives to strengthen security culture and maintain compliance with internal and external requirements.

Requirements

3 years of experience in IT and/or Cyber
Experience managing cybersecurity training and awareness programs—including execution of annual training cycles, compliance tracking, and continuous program improvement.
Hands‑on experience with phishing and social‑engineering simulations, including running exercises, analyzing results, and delivering remediation guidance.
Experience leading seminars and/or presentations

Nice To Haves

Certifications: PMP, CISSP, CISM, CCISO, CySA+, Security+, CEH, GSEC, CGRC/CAP
Experience with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), including hands‑on work in A&A, continuous monitoring, control assessments, and development of security documentation.
Demonstrated program management experience, preferably running or supporting technically complex Cyber and/or IT/Cloud programs within the federal space

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and continuously enhance SETA program operations, including annual training cycles, internal training initiatives, compliance obligations, and ongoing process improvements.
Monitor and enforce user compliance by tracking completion rates, identifying and following up with delinquent users, and reconciling discrepancies across systems such as AzureAD, HRIS, and onboarding/offboarding workflows.
Oversee all SETA communications, including management of the program’s intranet presence.
Develop newsletters, awareness materials (posters, digital signage, information sheets), and coordinate distribution of SETA messaging.
Design, execute, and evaluate phishing and social engineering training exercises.
Conduct simulations, analyze outcomes, prepare tailored remediation messaging, and collaborate with leadership on follow‑up actions.
Leverage AI to modernize and optimize training delivery.
Create personalized learning paths, automate phishing simulations, develop dashboards, and accelerate reporting and analytics.
Plan, support, and coordinate key cybersecurity events such as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, organization-wide awareness campaigns, tabletop exercises, and special initiatives.
Assess SETA program effectiveness and produce clear, actionable reports for leadership.
Identify opportunities to enhance training engagement, compliance, and program maturity.
Serve as a liaison between IT, HR, communications, and cybersecurity teams to ensure program alignment and enterprise-wide coordination.