Cybersecurity Program Manager

International Executive Service Corps; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead RMF, A&A, and continuous monitoring for the NSWC Corona contract. You will coordinate with COR/TPOC and command leadership, guiding a diverse team of ISSMs, ISSOs, and analysts to meet contract milestones, budgets, and quality standards.

You will oversee DoD policy alignment, coordinate vulnerability assessments, and drive continuous improvement of eMASS workflows while serving as the escalation point for complex issues with Navy

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years managing IT or cybersecurity teams with 5+ years as a program manager.
• CISSP or PMP substitution may apply.
• Strong understanding of RMF, A&A, and DoD policy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary ORBIS interface with government customers and program leadership.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of RMF, A&A, and continuous monitoring.
• Lead a diverse team of ISSMs, ISSOs, and cybersecurity analysts.
• Manage program master schedule and contract deliverables.

Skills

RMF knowledge

A&A execution

DoD cybersecurity policy

Leadership

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

PMP certification or equivalent

Tools

eMASS workflow

Job description

Job Description:

Position Overview

ORBIS is seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead our support for the NSWC Corona Cybersecurity Assurance and Monitoring (CCAM) contract. This key personnel leadership position serves as the primary interface between ORBIS, our government customers, and partnering organizations. The Program Manager will oversee a diverse team of cybersecurity professionals delivering comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF), Information Assurance, and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) services.

Strategic Leadership & Program Management Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary ORBIS point of contact for the NSWC Corona Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), and command leadership.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of cybersecurity service delivery, ensuring all contract deliverables are submitted on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage, mentor, and direct a diverse team of Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Navy Qualified Validators (NQVs), and cybersecurity analysts.
• Develop and maintain the program's Master Schedule, tracking all A&A packages, continuous monitoring milestones, and operational security metrics.
• Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly program management reviews with government stakeholders to report on package status, operational risks, and team performance.
• Manage contract financials, resource allocation, and subcontractor performance to ensure seamless delivery of CCAM requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the cybersecurity support team to optimize eMASS workflows and reduce RMF package processing times.
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical or compliance issues, brokering solutions between Navy Security Control Assessors (SCAs), Authorizing Officials (AOs), and system owners.
• Lead strategic workforce planning, recruiting, and retention efforts to ensure ORBIS maintains a fully staffed, fully certified, and highly qualified workforce.
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the contractor team to ensure consistency in RMF execution across all supported systems.

Technical & Information Assurance Duties:

• Maintain a deep understanding of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) cybersecurity policies.
• Provide strategic guidance on the transition from legacy security frameworks to the DoD RMF and continuous authorization models.
• Review executive-level risk assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) summaries, and compliance reports before submission to government leadership.
• Advise government Program Managers on the integration of cybersecurity requirements into system acquisition, engineering, and deployment lifecycles.
• Support the development of overarching command-level cybersecurity policies, strategic plans, and incident response frameworks.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and direct the team to conduct proactive vulnerability assessments across supported Platform Information Technology (PIT) and ashore networks.

Required Qualifications & Clearances:

• Clearance: Must possess an active, TS/SCI and be a United States citizen.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited institution. (A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification combined with relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement).
• Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience managing IT or cybersecurity teams, with at least five (5) of those years acting as an overall program manager and primary customer interface.
• Specialized Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of direct experience executing or managing Information Assurance/Cybersecurity programs within the DoD or Federal Government.