Program Manager w/Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Charleston, SC

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Program Manager to join our team at Defense Health Agency to provide cybersecurity assessment and authorization (A&A) and RMF support to NIWC Atlantic in support of Defense Health Agency Military Health System sites and JFHQ-DoDIN operations across CONUS and OCONUS environments. Program includes large-scale enterprise systems, cybersecurity validation, IV&V, RMF packages, and risk assessment execution.

Requirements

15 years cybersecurity/CND
8 years PM
5 years as manager of cyber projects
Large DoD cybersecurity program leadership experience
RMF and A&A execution experience
Experience managing distributed workforce
Strong cost, schedule, performance management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)

Nice To Haves

DHA or MHS environment experience preferred
Experience supporting NIWC / NAVWAR preferred
IAM Level III Certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP)
PMP certification preferred
Master’s preferred
ability to obtain TS preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contractual point of contact with Contracting Officer, COR, and Government Program Manager
Provide executive oversight of cybersecurity assessment and authorization (A&A) program execution across all task areas
Direct all RMF lifecycle activities including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring
Oversee enterprise cybersecurity support to DHA Military Health System environments across CONUS and OCONUS locations
Lead development and execution of program management plans, staffing plans, and performance management approach
Manage execution of IV&V cybersecurity validation activities across systems, enclaves, and sites
Ensure delivery of RMF packages including SSP, SAP, SAR, POA&M, and authorization artifacts
Provide governance over Security Control Assessor (SCA) support activities and validation efforts
Oversee cybersecurity testing, vulnerability assessment, and remediation tracking
Ensure compliance with DoD, DHA, DISA, and NIWC cybersecurity policies and directives
Manage contractor personnel performing RMF documentation, test execution, and assessment activities
Lead program-level risk management and mitigation planning
Establish program performance metrics and reporting dashboards
Oversee development of cost estimates, spend plans, and labor projections
Manage subcontractor performance and integration across technical teams
Direct coordination with system owners, PMOs, AO, SCA, and validation teams
Oversee development of cybersecurity documentation including SOPs, test plans, and operational guides
Ensure execution of POA&M management and remediation tracking
Provide executive oversight of cybersecurity toolset development and automation support
Coordinate support for DHA validation readiness reviews
Oversee development of security assessment plans and execution of test events
Ensure proper execution of risk assessments and residual risk analysis
Lead weekly/monthly status reviews with Government leadership
Oversee delivery of all CDRLs and contract deliverables
Manage program staffing, surge support, and resource allocation
Coordinate travel support for on-site assessments and validation activities
Ensure quality assurance and performance monitoring across all task areas
Provide executive briefings to Government stakeholders
Ensure compliance with contract security and clearance requirements
Oversee transition-in and transition-out planning