Junior Program Control Specialist

ManTech; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Junior Program Control Specialist to join our USMC Team in Quantico, VA to provide support in an acquisition and information assurance focused role. The successful candidate will assist the Lead ISSM, help organize the Information Assurance Program, and contribute to documentation and coordination with stakeholders.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to cybersecurity practices; DoD Top Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field, or a High School diploma with 4+ years of related experience.
• Security+ certification is required.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity and information technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and program support to a Marine Corps organization’s Lead ISSM; ensure day-to-day requirements are met and tasks completed on time.
• Apply IT and information assurance training to identify friction points and recommend solutions to ISSM and IA team.
• Develop and staff the program’s documentation and artifacts; draft, review, and update documents, presentations, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with product managers, team leads, internal/external stakeholders, and integrators as directed by the government.
• Assist with technical studies and analyze current and future requirements.
• Engage in cybersecurity, information assurance, and IT policies, orders, directives, processes, and business rules to broaden career objectives and technical understanding.

Skills

Information security basics

Cybersecurity awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or cybersecurity

High School diploma + 4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Junior Program Control Specialist to join our USMC Team in Quantico, VA to provide support in an acquisition and information assurance focused role. The successful candidate will assist the Lead Information Systems Security Manager and help organize the activity’s Information Assurance Program.

Responsibiliti es include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct administrative and program support to a Marine Corps organization’s Lead Information System Security Manager (ISSM). Apply exceptional organization and communication skills to ensure day‑time requirements are met and tasks are completed on time.

• Apply basic information technology and information assurance training, certifications, and experience to identify process friction points and recommend solutions to the ISSM and overall information assurance team.

• Develop and staff the program’s documentation and other artifacts ensuring the highest quality and accuracy of content. This may include drafting, reviewing, and updating documents, presentations, and correspondence.

• Coordinate with the various product managers, team leads, competency representatives, internal and external stakeholders, and integrators as directed by the government.

• Assist with technical studies and analyze current and future requirements.

• Be prepared to engage in cybersecurity, information assurance, and information technology policies, orders, directives, processes, and business rules as a means of broadening career objectives and enhancing technical understanding.

Minimum Q ualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field. Or a High School diploma and at least 4 years of experience in a related field.

• Security+ certification

• A basic understanding of cybersecurity and information technology environments.

Preferred Qualification:

• Knowledgeable in using Microsoft Office tools.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current / active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.