Cybersecurity Program Manager
About The Position
This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison. The Cybersecurity Program Manager will lead and oversee enterprise cybersecurity program management activities to ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity standards, agency objectives, and contract requirements. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity program management plans, strategic roadmaps, and governance frameworks. The manager will be responsible for managing cybersecurity program cost, schedule, performance, deliverables, risks, and resource allocation. They will provide leadership for cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring compliance with OMB, NIST, DHS/CISA, FISMA, and other federal requirements. Key responsibilities include directing a Continual Service Improvement (CSI) program, establishing performance management processes, overseeing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (eGRC) activities, and leading risk management efforts. The role also involves managing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, directing the development of cybersecurity policies and standards, providing strategic cybersecurity advisory services, and coordinating cybersecurity awareness and training programs.
Requirements
- US Citizenship required
- Master’s degree in Management or related field
- 10+ years managing information security teams (cloud, network, application)
- Experience leading IT strategy, architecture, and security solution engagements
- Federal agency experience of similar size/complexity
- Certifications: PMP, ITIL, CRISC (mandatory)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
Nice To Haves
- CISSP (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee enterprise cybersecurity program management activities to ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity standards, agency objectives, and contract requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity program management plans, strategic roadmaps, and governance frameworks to support long-term program maturity and operational effectiveness.
- Manage cybersecurity program cost, schedule, performance, deliverables, risks, and resource allocation across multiple task areas and stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and oversight for cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring compliance with OMB, NIST, DHS/CISA, FISMA, and other federal cybersecurity requirements and directives.
- Direct the development and execution of a Continual Service Improvement (CSI) program focused on cybersecurity operational resilience, performance optimization, and risk reduction.
- Establish and manage cybersecurity performance management processes, including development of KPIs, KRIs, dashboards, metrics, trend analysis, and executive reporting.
- Oversee enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (eGRC) activities, including policy integration, risk tracking, POA&M management, and compliance reporting.
- Lead enterprise cybersecurity risk management activities, including annual risk assessments, risk identification, mitigation planning, and tracking of corrective actions.
- Manage Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for enterprise systems and services, including continuous monitoring, ATO/ATU support, security control validation, and compliance documentation.
- Direct the development, review, and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, security documentation, and governance artifacts to ensure alignment with evolving federal and agency requirements.
- Provide strategic cybersecurity advisory services related to emerging technologies, zero trust architecture, regulatory changes, cybersecurity trends, and agency-wide security initiatives.
- Coordinate and support cybersecurity awareness, communications, and training programs to strengthen organizational security posture, stakeholder engagement, and user compliance.
Benefits
- 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
- 11 paid Holidays each year
- 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year for approved training or certifications (self-study is ineligible)
- 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Public Transportation Subsidies
- Certifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!
- bonus and profit-sharing opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
