Cybersecurity Task Order Project Manager

PCI Professional Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Professional Services seeks a Cybersecurity Task Order Project Manager to lead a large, complex federal program. You will coordinate with KO, COR, government personnel, and customer representatives to ensure successful execution of cybersecurity and enterprise IT solutions.

The role requires active Secret clearance, 6+ years in IT and cybersecurity, and proven leadership in large projects, with a strong RMF and NIST background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in IT or related field.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Minimum 6 years IT experience.
• Minimum 6 years cybersecurity experience.
• Demonstrated leadership managing large, complex projects.
• Strong RMF and NIST knowledge.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• RMP credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary PM for a large, complex cybersecurity task order.
• Provide leadership and management of all contract activities to ensure successful execution.
• Act as liaison between KO, COR, government stakeholders, and contractor personnel.
• Lead planning and implementation of cybersecurity and enterprise IT solutions.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Manage risk, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure RMF, NIST, and federal security requirements are met.
• Provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity initiatives and system authorizations.
• Prepare executive briefings and program status reports.

Skills

Leadership

RMF knowledge

PMP certification

RMP credential

Secret clearance

IT experience

Cybersecurity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position is for a proposal and is pending funding/award.

Cybersecurity Task Order Project Manager

Will serve as the Project Manager for a large, complex task order. Works with the Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government management personnel, and customer representatives. Responsible for overall management of the task order, including implementation of technical solutions, schedules, and enterprise-wide integration planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Project Manager for a large, complex cybersecurity task order supporting federal government initiatives.
• Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of all contract activities, ensuring successful execution of technical, operational, and programmatic requirements.
• Act as the principal liaison between the Government Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), government stakeholders, customer representatives, and contractor personnel.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of cybersecurity and enterprise IT solutions while ensuring alignment with contract objectives and mission requirements.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules, deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics to ensure on-time and within-budget execution.
• Oversee enterprise-wide integration planning and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver seamless cybersecurity operations and services.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to support mission success and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, cybersecurity policies, and federal security requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership for cybersecurity initiatives, system authorizations, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Monitor task order performance, resource allocation, staffing, and budget utilization to achieve contractual performance objectives.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, program status reports, and recommendations to government leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, security, and regulatory requirements, including clearance and personnel security obligations.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and implement best practices for project management, cybersecurity governance, and risk management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Must have and maintain an active Secret clearance
• Minimum 6 years of general Information Technology (IT) experience.
• Minimum 6 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Demonstrated leadership managing projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Risk Management Professional (RMP) credential.
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management certification.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status. Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.