Cybersecurity Programs Lead (Federal)

Lafayette Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the primary connector between federal cybersecurity leadership and contract staff, ensuring clear reporting and strategic program support. This role provides high-level guidance on prioritization, resource allocation, and risk mitigation while overseeing the development of critical cybersecurity documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating across teams, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality cybersecurity guidance for national

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of senior-level experience in people and program management, with project management excellence.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to excel in fast-paced, high-volume environments with shifting priorities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering results for federal contracts.
• Stakeholder engagement with federal leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools including Microsoft Office Suite, ServiceNow, Generative AI platforms, and CRM dashboards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to brief senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the communication bridge between federal cybersecurity teams and contract staff, ensuring workstreams, status updates, and deliverables are clearly articulated.
• Leads the development, organization, and maintenance of program documentation.
• Advises senior government leaders on strategic direction, prioritization, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Provides coordination across technical writing and editorial functions to support effective cybersecurity product development.
• Offers senior oversight, mentorship, and quality assurance for contract staff producing cybersecurity guidance for national and international audiences.
• Maintains awareness of mission priorities, active product development, and emerging needs.
• Provides timely, informed updates to federal leadership based on engagement with cybersecurity experts and stakeholders.
• Identifies operational inefficiencies and implements process improvements across both federal and contract teams.
• Tracks, evaluates, and reports performance measures to support accountability and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ServiceNow

Generative AI platforms

CRM dashboards

Job description

Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the primary connector between federal cybersecurity leadership and contract staff, ensuring clear reporting and strategic program support. This role provides high-level guidance on prioritization, resource allocation, and risk mitigation while overseeing the development of critical cybersecurity documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating across teams, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality cybersecurity guidance for national