Junior Program Control Specialist

MANTECH; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a motivated Junior Program Control Specialist to support a USMC team at Quantico, VA. You will assist the Lead ISSM, organize the Information Assurance Program, and help ensure compliance and efficient documentation.

The role emphasizes information assurance, cybersecurity, and IT operations, with opportunities to engage in policy and process enhancements. A TS/SCI clearance is required or ability to obtain, plus Security+ within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field.
• High School diploma with 4 years of related experience.
• Current Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of starting.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity and IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to the Lead ISSM.
• Identify process friction points and recommend solutions to the ISSM and information assurance team.
• Develop and staff program documentation and artifacts (documents, presentations, correspondence).
• Coordinate with product managers, team leads, stakeholders, and integrators per government direction.
• Assist with technical studies and analyze current and future requirements.
• Engage with cybersecurity, information assurance, and IT policies and processes to broaden career objectives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Cybersecurity basics

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.

Responsibilities 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-to-day 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 Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field. Or a High School diploma and at least 4 years of experience in a related field.
• Current Security+ certification, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of starting.
• 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 Top Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50