Program Manager III

Scientific Research Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasoned Program Manager with extensive experience in Cybersecurity and DoD contract management. This role is crucial in ensuring the security and resilience of naval warfare systems throughout their lifecycle. The ideal candidate will leverage their 15 years of professional experience to lead technical teams, manage complex projects, and navigate the intricacies of government contracts. With a focus on engineering solutions and compliance, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in advancing cybersecurity initiatives, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 15 years of Program Management experience in technical support contracts.
• Expertise in managing cybersecurity projects and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and cybersecurity support for naval warfare systems.
• Manage technical teams and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Program Management

Cybersecurity

DoD Contract Management

Technical Team Management

Cost Estimation

Project Tracking and Monitoring

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT Management

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dam Neck Activity’s (DNA) work is focused on providing engineering, acquisition, logistical, and Cybersecurity (CS) support to the Navy, Marine Corps, Special Warfare Coalition, and Joint Forces for programs including but not limited to Common Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE), Atlanta Weapon System (AtWS), NAVSEA Red Team, National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC), surface and sub training systems, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Support for Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD).

With the growing number of breaches of tactical and non-tactical computer systems, there is an increasing need to focus on the engineering aspects of CS. CS continues to be approached as compliance-based and this has not addressed significant shortcomings and vulnerabilities in the security of naval warfare systems and other service warfare systems. CS requirements must be included during the design, development, and sustainment phases of systems acquisition to ensure they are secure and Cyber-resilient throughout their Life-Cycle. Additionally, previously designed, and fielded systems must be evaluated on an engineering basis to determine potential changes to their design or supportability approaches.

Each have a requirement for CS engineering services that includes requirements for: analysis, secure design, Test and Evaluation (T&E), systems analysis and assessment, and Life-Cycle management.

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD

Requirements

• Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering, Business/IT Management, Cybersecurity or similar discipline
• Fifteen (15) years of full-time professional Program Management experience
• Ten (10) years of full-time experience in DoD contract management, to include management of a major technical support contract (Navy preferred), demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the Navy’s contractual process
• Five (5) years of full-time each of the following areas:
  • Managing a technical team, developing cost estimates and schedules, preparing status reports and preparing budget reports
  • Identifying, tracking, monitoring and communicating project-related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity projects
  • Cybersecurity mission areas, engineering and research and development
  • Managing Sub-contractors (if subcontracting is proposed)

Desired Skills

• Professional Management Certification (PMP)

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• 50-75% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required