(601) Program Manager

Arlo Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A contracting firm supporting the Navy is seeking a Program Manager in Philadelphia to lead cybersecurity and information assurance services. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of IT management experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution for the Department of Navy and ensuring compliance with stringent cybersecurity requirements. Must hold an active Secret clearance and relevant degree or PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Ten years of experience in managing a team.
• Five years of experience related to information assurance.
• Experience with DoD A&A process and RMF.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall program manager and primary interface with customers.
• Plan and direct tasks, conduct on-site supervision.
• Validate and verify work products and services.
• Prepare project schedules and monitor progress.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Strong communication skills

Project Management

Information assurance

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Tools

eMASS

VRAM

Job description

Overview

The Program Manager will support Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) as a contractor through Arlo Solutions, serving as the primary leader for cybersecurity and information assurance support services for NSWCPD Code 104. This key personnel position leads a team providing comprehensive cybersecurity program implementation, validation, and compliance services in support of the DoD Information Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Location: Onsite, Philadelphia, PA

Clearance: Active Secret

Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall program manager and primary interface with NSWCPD Code 104 customers
• Plan and direct tasks, and conduct on-site supervision of subordinate personnel
• Validate and verify that work products and services of team members meet expectations and requirements
• Review all deliverables and work products before they are delivered to ensure quality and compliance
• Ensure, enact, and validate project execution in accordance with Department of Navy requirements and within time constraints
• Partner with government project managers to ensure all key activities and actions are captured, scheduled, and risks identified and mitigated
• Prepare project schedules, including resource loading, dependencies, and critical path analysis
• Monitor progress of tasks and prepare progress reports per CDRL A001 requirements
• Ensure compliance with all NAVSEA, DON, and DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management both orally and in writing
• Serve as the principal point of contact between NSWCPD and the contractor team
• Present program status, challenges, and achievements to government stakeholders
• Facilitate communication between all RMF stakeholders throughout the process
• Identify, track, and mitigate program and technical risks
• Ensure all security requirements are being met by the team
• Oversee plan of action and milestones (POA&M) management and resolution
• Coordinate responses to cybersecurity findings and incidents
• Ensure all deliverables comply with contract requirements and applicable government regulations
• Oversee preparation of all required reports and documentation per contract CDRLs
• Maintain security clearance and meet all security requirements specified in Section 5 of the PWS
• Ensure the team maintains compliance with security training requirements

Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates

• Must be a US Citizen
• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, communications systems management, or an equivalent STEM degree from an accredited college or university OR Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• Ten (10) years' experience in managing a team in information technology while serving as the overall program manager and primary interface with customers
• Five (5) years of experience related to information assurance
• Experience with DoD Information Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Navy cybersecurity programs and processes
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications and DoD cybersecurity instructions
• Experience with eMASS, VRAM, and other DoD cybersecurity systems
• Knowledge of Navy and DoD organizational structure

AAP Statement

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.