Federal Cyber Exercise Program Manager

Cydecor, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision and Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(K) + company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition and Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Cydecor, Inc. in Arlington, Virginia seeks a Program Manager to lead a federal cybersecurity exercise support program for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The PM will manage contract performance, cost, staffing, and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with all program requirements. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in federal programs, active TS/SCI clearance, and PMP certification. Comprehensive compensation includes health benefits, PTO, and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Program Manager supporting federal programs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance – with ability to obtain DHS suitability.
• PMP certification or relevant education/experience in lieu of certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-task federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Contractor point of contact for CISA leadership.
• Provide overall management, direction, administration, and quality assurance for all contract activities, including subcontractors.
• Lead execution of all SOW tasks, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance compliance.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively communicate issues to the Government.

Skills

Program performance evaluation

Change management principles

Risk identification and mitigation

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree

Job description

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

We are seeking a Program Manager (PM) to lead execution of a federal cybersecurity exercise support program for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The PM will serve as the single point of contact for Government stakeholders and is responsible for overall contract performance, cost, staffing, delivery, quality assurance, and risk management.

This role oversees full-spectrum HSEEP-aligned discussion-based and operations-based cyber exercises, including planning, execution, reporting, surge support, and contract transition activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary Contractor point of contact for CISA leadership
• Provide overall management, direction, administration, and quality assurance for all contract activities, including subcontractors
• Lead execution of all SOW tasks, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance compliance
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively communicate issues to the Government
• Execute and maintain contract staffing plans
• Provide strategic guidance across multiple integrated teams and task leads
• Manage personnel onboarding/offboarding, clearance status, and workforce continuity
• Support surge staffing requirements tied to exercise planning and execution tempo
• Oversee planning, coordination, development, and execution of:
• Discussion-based exercises (seminars, workshops, tabletop exercises, games)
• Operations-based exercises (drills, functional exercises, full-scale exercises)
• Ensure integration of cyber subject matter expertise, scenario development, facilitation, and critical infrastructure considerations
• Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan (PMP)
• Prepare and present Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), including:
• Task-level activity status
• Schedule and milestone tracking
• Budget and CLIN cost projections
• Personnel status
• Risks, issues, and corrective actions
• Contractor performance metrics
  

Here’s what you need:

• 10+ years of experience as a Program Manager supporting federal programs
• Active TS/SCI clearance – with ability to obtain DHS suitability
• PMP certification (or relevant education/experience in lieu of certification)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-task federal contracts
• Strong knowledge of:
• Program performance evaluation
• Change management principles
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience briefing senior Government stakeholders
  
  

Desired:

• Experience supporting CISA, DHS, or other national cybersecurity programs
• Familiarity with HSEEP and national-level exercise programs
• Background in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, or incident response exercises
• Experience managing surge operations or variable operational tempos
  
  

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI (with ability to obtain DHS suitability)
  
  

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree
  
  

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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