IT Project Lead - SME
Knowledge Management, Inc.•Washington, DC
•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)
- CISSP
- CISM or CAP
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field required
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, and 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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
