Program Manager

GCyber; Arkansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GCyber is seeking a Program Manager to lead cyberspace operations and CSSP delivery for a large DoD agency. You will oversee staffing, schedule, budget, risk, and quality across multiple teams, coordinating with the COR to resolve issues and ensure contract deliverables meet standards.

You will maintain staffing pipelines, ensure workforce qualifications, and lead recurring management reviews to drive continuous improvement. A Secret clearance and PMP/CISSP/CISM are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DoD cyber program management experience.
• Bachelor's degree; additional 4 years may substitute.
• PMP and CISSP or CISM required.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily program execution across cyberspace operations and CSSP teams.
• Coordinate with CORs and government stakeholders; deliver contract deliverables on schedule.
• Lead staffing, recruiting, and backfill to meet 60-day vacancies.
• Develop and track workforce qualifications and DoD 8140 training.
• Lead management reviews and performance against subcontract requirements.
• Identify risks early and drive corrective actions with Government.

Skills

Program management

Staffing & hiring

Risk management

Budget management

CSSP operations

DoD 8140

Metrics & reporting

Senior leadership comms

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP Certification

CISSP or CISM Certification

Job description

GCyber is seeking a Program Manager to support a large Department of War agency. You will lead cyberspace operations and Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) delivery, with responsibility for staffing, performance, and contract deliverables across two task areas. You will work directly with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to resolve issues and maintain consistent service.

As the Program Manager, you will:

• Manage daily program execution, including staffing, schedule, budget, risk, and quality across cyberspace operations and CSSP teams.
• Manage Government coordination through weekly COR meetings, monthly program reviews, and quarterly in-progress reviews.
• Deliver monthly status reports, weekly activity reports, and all contract deliverables on schedule and to required standards.
• Maintain qualified staffing through an active recruiting and backfill pipeline, managing vacancies within the 60-day requirement.
• Maintain visibility of workforce qualifications, clearances, and required tool training under DoD 8140.
• Lead transition-in and establish recurring management reviews that support consistent execution and continuous improvement.
• Manage teammate staffing and performance against subcontract requirements.
• Identify performance risks early, coordinate corrective actions with the Government, and verify resolution.

Minimum Requirements and Experience

Program Manager continued

• 10+ years of experience, including managing a DoD cyber program of comparable size.
• Bachelor's degree (4 additional years of experience may substitute).
• PMP, and CISSP or CISM.
• Active Secret clearance

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Firm-fixed-price contract execution: deliverables, performance standards, QASP surveillance and corrective action.
• Workforce management for cleared, shift-based teams, including hiring, retention and vacancy risk.
• Working knowledge of CSSP operations, DoD 8140 and the DoD cybersecurity framework.
• Developing and interpreting metrics to assess service performance and improvement.
• Presenting clear, supported recommendations to senior military and civilian leaders.

Our Benefits

GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:

• 26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO Increase
• An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) Matching
• 100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
• 90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members
• Training and Professional Development Plans
• Commuter Benefits Plan
• Parking and Transportation Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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