Cybersecurity Project Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to guide cybersecurity and large technical programs from concept to completion. You will coordinate with SMEs, engineers, and contracting officers, manage cost reporting, and ensure programs align with DoD regulations and organizational strategy.

The role emphasizes communication, risk management, and maintaining programs within budget while delivering high-quality results for defense clients and mission-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional IT project management experience.
• Experience managing large technical projects.
• Experience creating project management plans.
• Experience supporting DoD documentation per regulations.
• Advisor to upper-level management and stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and project cost accounting with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain program strategy and plans.
• Communicate with SMEs, technical directors, engineers, and contracting officers.
• Produce comprehensive reports to improve program development and execution.
• Ensure program goals stay within budget and meet quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Large technical projects

DoD regulations

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph readiness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Delivery dashboards

Job description

Cybersecurity Project Manager

The Opportunity: As an IT Project Manager, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need you, an experienced IT Project Manager who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication. On our team, you’ll implement and maintain organizational programs in support of our client's strategy. You’ll work with key stakeholders to review contracts and project cost accounting. You’ll help with tactical planning using resources like Microsoft tools and regular interactions with SMEs, technical directors, engineers, and contracting officers. The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients, so here you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy. Work with us and ensure our customer accomplishes its program goals within budget as we improve warfighter communications. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience working in a professional environment
• Experience with project management of large technical projects
• Experience creating project management plans
• Experience assisting and supporting the development of recommended and required program documentation according to DoD regulations and directives
• Experience serving as an advisor to upper-level management
• Experience planning, coordinating, and developing comprehensive reports to improve the overall development and execution of organizational programs
• Experience conducting quantitative or qualitative analysis and evaluation of programs and providing management with information about improving initiatives and strategic plans
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification within 30 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with cybersecurity project management
• Experience interacting with technical engineers
• Experience writing and editing technical articles, publications, or presentations
• Experience with supporting IC clients
• Knowledge of cybersecurity terminology and cyber tools
• Knowledge of ServiceNow, Jira, and enterprise delivery dashboards
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively on research findings, technical developments, and other information to a wide range of external audiences
• Agile Certification such as SAFe RTE, SAFe SPC, PMI-ACP, or PMP Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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Work Model

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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