Cybersecurity Program Manager, OT - CLEARED

The Squires Group•Washington, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Program Manager, OT will serve as Deputy Program Manager and Strategy and Policy Workstream Lead for a program supporting Department of Defense operational technology (OT) and control systems (CS) cybersecurity initiatives. The position oversees program operations, cybersecurity policy development, executive advisory support, stakeholder coordination, and team performance. The role is hybrid in the DC area. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active Secret clearance.

Requirements

10+ years of experience leading federal or Department of Defense programs, including schedule management, risk mitigation, and deliverable oversight.
8+ years of experience in 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 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.
U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily program operations, deliverables, schedules, risks, budgets, and subcontractor performance as Deputy Program Manager.
Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of OT cybersecurity strategies, policies, memoranda, charters, and concepts of operations.
Coordinate with senior Department of Defense leadership, government stakeholders, and partner organizations to align initiatives with organizational priorities.
Organize and facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and working groups; prepare agendas, briefing materials, minutes, and action items.
Provide strategic advisory support to senior executives by developing decision briefs, talking points, leadership presentations, and program status reports.
Monitor program funding, resource allocation, contract performance, and budget execution.
Lead, mentor, and oversee contractor personnel, including supporting staffing, recruitment, and workforce planning.
Ensure continuity of program operations and timely execution of workstreams and deliverables.