Program Manager
About The Position
The Program Manager serves as a key enabler for the CIO’s Zero Trust (ZT) program, providing direct program management support, coordination, and administrative oversight to support the planning, execution, and governance of ZT initiatives. The role manages programming milestones, deliverables, and communications and supports the Government ZT Program Manager in advancing enterprise-wide cybersecurity transformation. The position supports program planning and oversight, including project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocations, performance tracking, risk identification, and corrective-action recommendations. It also provides expertise and recommendations on Zero Trust principles and practices, supports integration with broader CIO cybersecurity initiatives, and helps ensure alignment with DoD, IC, and federal cybersecurity frameworks. Administrative duties include maintaining program documentation, schedules, deliverables, and records, and assisting with executive briefings, status reports, program updates, and DIA CIO reporting and audit requirements. The role requires coordination with technical teams, program managers, contractors, external partners, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or additional years of experience.
- 12 years of work experience in related areas such as program management, administrative support, or project coordination in a federal or DoD environment supporting large-scale cybersecurity or IT modernization initiatives.
- Knowledge of program management methodologies, including Agile and PMBOK, federal cybersecurity frameworks, and Zero Trust fundamentals.
- Knowledge of IC and DoW Zero Trust goals, principles, and priorities.
- Ability to facilitate communication and coordination among diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to influence across organizational levels to enable implementation and improvement of initiatives, projects, programs, and priorities.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
- Proficiency with MS365, MS Project, Planner, Excel, and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to foster collaboration and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality products under deadlines.
- Ability to hold a Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Ability to pass a CI Poly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting initiatives involving Zero Trust principles, preferred.
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Government ZT Program Manager in program planning, execution, and oversight.
- Assist in developing project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations.
- Track program performance against established objectives and report progress to leadership.
- Identify risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain project momentum.
- Provide expertise and recommendations on Zero Trust principles, concepts, and best practices.
- Support integration of Zero Trust objectives with broader CIO cybersecurity initiatives.
- Help ensure program activities align with DoD, IC, and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
- Maintain program documentation, schedules, and deliverables.
- Assist in preparing executive-level briefings, status reports, and program updates.
- Maintain accurate records for DIA CIO reporting and audit requirements.
- Facilitate communication and coordination among technical teams, program managers, contractors, and external partners.
- Organize and manage meetings, workshops, and technical exchange sessions.
- Develop and maintain records of decisions, action items, and follow-ups.
- Analyze project performance data and provide actionable insights.
- Translate technical requirements and goals into actions, plans, and in-progress reviews.
Benefits
- Pueo provides a variety of employee benefits, including fully comprehensive medical plans and professional development resources.
- Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
