Cyber Training Program Manager

Markon, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a team in Chantilly, Virginia. This role involves providing leadership, strategic direction, and contract oversight for a mission-support program.

The successful candidate must possess a TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, along with substantial program management experience.

The annual salary range for this position is between $190,000.00 and $220,000.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph eligible for cross over.
• Minimum four years of experience as a program manager.
• Experience in planning, directing, cost management, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 15 personnel.
• Ensure execution and delivery of all contractual requirements.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and reports.

Skills

Program management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

HIVE Knowledge management platform

Job description

Description

Markon is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a Sponsor-focused Educational Development, Training, and Mission Support program in Chantilly, Virginia. The successful candidate will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, contract oversight, and operational management for a team of approximately 15 personnel supporting mission‑critical knowledge management, training, information‑sharing, and operational support activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Program Manager responsible for overall contract execution, performance, and successful delivery of all contractual requirements, deliverables, and program objectives.
• Lead and manage a team of approximately 15 personnel, ensuring effective staffing, task execution, professional development, and mission support.
• Act as the primary interface with Sponsor stakeholders, Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTRs), and contractor leadership.
• Manage all contract deliverables, ensuring products, reports, training support activities, and program requirements are completed on schedule and meet Sponsor expectations and quality standards.
• Develop, track, and report program performance metrics, including instructor effectiveness, training outcomes, student engagement, and other measures supporting continuous improvement of cyber training programs.
• Analyze program data and performance trends to identify risks, recommend improvements, and ensure training objectives align with Sponsor mission requirements.
• Oversee contract financial performance, including labor utilization, burn‑rate management, forecasting, funding execution, and resource allocation across multiple CLINs.
• Manage Operational Direct Costs (ODCs) and serve as the Responsible Officer (RO) for Government‑Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor‑Acquired Property (CAP), ensuring compliance with Sponsor property management requirements.
• Collaborate with technical, operational, and business stakeholders to support Sponsor cyber operations, training initiatives, and knowledge management objectives.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level briefings, program status reports, performance metric reviews, and strategic recommendations to Sponsor and corporate leadership, translating complex operational and training data into actionable insights.
• Foster strong customer relationships and effectively resolve complex operational, contractual, and personnel‑related issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph eligible for cross over.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field
  • Minimum of Four (4) years of full‑time work experience supporting computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline shall be considered equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a program manager on an effort of similar size and complexity ensuring overall success of the program and alignment with contract objectives and priorities
• Demonstrated experience in program management and/or team leadership in the following areas: planning, directing, cost management, scheduling, and timely and successful completion of tasks
• Demonstrated experience in computer science, information systems, engineering, systems development, or other related scientific or technical discipline
• Personnel management experience to include strong written and communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with many diverse groups

Desired:

• A working understanding of Sponsor Cyber OperationsPrior experience working with US Intelligence Agencies to develop, administer, and manage training programs
• Experience supporting the Sponsor's (Center for Cyber IntelligencePrior experience supporting the Sponsor's contracting and/or acquisition office.
• Working knowledge of Sponsor cyber operations and associated mission support activities.
• Experience serving as Program Manager for contracts supporting 15 or more full‑time personnel.
• HIVE Knowledge management platform familiarity.
• Experience with the adult development and training processes (ADT).

Salary Range

USD $190,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.