IT Project Lead - SME

Knowledge Management•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as the senior-most contractor leader for a federal Information Security as a Service (ISaaS) program. Provide executive-level program management, technical oversight, and strategic direction for all performance objectives supporting Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across multiple federal IT, cybersecurity, legal, and operational divisions.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale federal cybersecurity or RMF/SAA programs (minimum $10M+ annual value)
At least 5 years serving as Program or Project Lead for ISSO/ISSE support contracts within DoD, DOJ, DHS, or Intelligence Community environments
Proven track record delivering measurable results against strict performance metrics and KPIs
Demonstrated success in incumbent capture, rapid team ramp-up, and transition-in activities
Strong executive presence and experience briefing senior government leadership (SES / SES-equivalent)
TS/SCI Eligible (must be able to obtain and maintain)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field required
CISSP
CISM or CAP

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Prior experience supporting federal law enforcement, national security, intelligence, or defense organizations, including leadership roles within large federal integrators or consulting firms supporting cybersecurity, RMF, or enterprise security modernization initiatives.
Strong program leadership capabilities
Executive communication skills
Experience operating in fast-paced, high-visibility federal security environments.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level program management, technical oversight, and strategic direction for all performance objectives supporting Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across multiple federal IT, cybersecurity, legal, and operational divisions.