Cybersecurity Task Order Project Manager

PCI Professional Services LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Federal (PCIF) seeks a Cybersecurity Task Order Project Manager to lead a large, complex federal program at Scott Air Force Base, IL. The role focuses on contract management, enterprise IT integration, and cybersecurity governance within a hybrid work environment.

The position requires an active Secret clearance, 6+ years in IT and cybersecurity, and PMP or equivalent certification. You will coordinate with KO/COR and government stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Minimum 6 years of IT experience.
• Minimum 6 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Demonstrated leadership managing projects of similar size, scope and complexity.
• Strong knowledge and application of RMF.
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Project Manager for a large, complex cybersecurity task order.
• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

RMF knowledge

PMP Certification

Active Secret Clearance

Federal contracting

Job description

Position:Cybersecurity Task Order Project Manager

Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL

Remote Status: Hybrid

Job Id:187-TCODE

# of Openings:1

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

Cybersecurity Task Order Project Manager will s erve 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

• 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).
• 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.