Cybersecurity IT Senior Program Manager (R-00148)

True Zero Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% medical coverage premiums

401(k) with 100% company match

Three weeks of PTO

Investment in training and certifications

Job summary

True Zero Technologies is seeking a Contractor Program Manager based in Arlington, Virginia. The ideal candidate will lead enterprise cybersecurity support activities, oversee contract execution, manage risks, and ensure deliverables align with requirements. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity program management are required. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive medical coverage, and generous PTO. Certifications such as PMI-ACP, Scrum, and PMP are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience as Program Manager on cybersecurity support contracts.
• Strong experience managing cybersecurity programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary management lead for enterprise cybersecurity support activities.
• Oversee contract execution, staffing, deliverables, and schedules.
• Manage program risks, issues, and dependencies across task areas.

Skills

Cybersecurity program management

Federal cybersecurity governance

Staff management

Risk management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, or Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Contractor Program Manager and primary management lead for enterprise cybersecurity support activities.
• Oversee contract execution, staffing, deliverables, schedules, and customer communications.
• Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies across task areas.
• Coordinate technical and management activities across multiple cybersecurity functions and stakeholders.
• Lead status reporting, executive briefings, program reviews, and customer-facing meetings.
• Ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, timely, and aligned with contract requirements.
• Oversee support for RMF implementation, FISMA reporting, data calls, and related compliance deliverables.
• Coordinate work across governance and risk management activities, including policy lifecycle, privacy and data governance, training and awareness, security control assessments, continuous monitoring and automation, and audit management.
• Support requirement analysis, process control, and program planning activities.
• Oversee subcontractor and third‑party performance where applicable.
• Drive integration across enterprise architecture, systems integration, and technology support efforts.
• Ensure program execution supports mission priorities and evolving customer needs.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of experience serving as Program Manager on enterprise cybersecurity support government contracts.
• Strong experience managing cybersecurity programs involving multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity governance, RMF implementation, FISMA reporting, and compliance‑driven program execution.
• Core competencies in contracting/procurement, enterprise architecture, organizational awareness, process control, program management, requirement analysis, risk management, strategic planning, systems integration, technology awareness, and third‑party oversight/acquisition management.
• Experience managing delivery in dynamic federal environments with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level briefing experience.
• Ability to manage staffing, quality, performance, and customer relationships across the contract lifecycle.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and ensure consistent execution against contractual objectives.

Required Certifications

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP)
• Scrum and Kanban
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, paid twice per month.
• Best‑in‑class medical coverage with 100% of premiums covered by True Zero.
• Company‑wide new business incentive programs.
• Contribution incentives (e.g., white papers, blog posts, internal webinars).
• Three weeks of PTO starting + eleven paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) program with 100% company match on the first four percent.
• Monthly reimbursement of cell phone and home Internet costs.
• Paternity/maternity leave.
• Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen technical skills.