Program Manager

AITS Defence; Augusta (GA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a qualified Program Manager to oversee security-focused projects and ensure the implementation of cybersecurity initiatives across a contract. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 10 years of relevant experience, with PMP certification preferred. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and offers competitive benefits. Join us to help protect national infrastructure and defense networks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required.
• PMP certification required and/or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Govern multiple workstreams and regulatory protocols for data protection.
• Translate federal mandates into technical roadmaps for the team.
• Manage multiple cybersecurity projects and facilitate planning.
• Coordinate with partners, vendors, and internal departments.
• Support development and communication of cybersecurity programs.
• Monitor and measure risk and compliance efforts.
• Create project plans and status reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, IFSM or Cybersecurity

Tools

ITIL 4 Strategic Leader

NIST 800-171

CMMC 2.0

FISMA

Job description

AITS Corporation is a veteran‑led prime contractor delivering sovereign‑grade cybersecurity and applied defense‑grade secure cross‑domain solutions for the U.S. government, defense‑industrial base, and allied sovereign partners.

Our business is growing, and we are accepting applications for PROGRAM MANAGER at our Fort Gordon, GA location.

If you are qualified and interested in joining a fast‑growing company with the goal of protecting national infrastructure, defense networks, and classified operations, please apply!

Position Summary

The Program Manager oversees security‑focused projects, ensuring the successful implementation of cybersecurity initiatives across a contract. You will govern multiple workstreams and ensure alignment with the Sovereign Standard. The Program Manager will manage high‑level client relationships and will be responsible for the P&L of the assigned program area.

Job Responsibilities

• Govern the multiple workstreams and regulatory protocols that mandate how data must be protected across OSI Layers, ensuring alignment with the Sovereign Standard.
• Translate federal mandates into the technical roadmaps executed by the team.
• ProjectManagement: manage multiple cybersecurity projects, facilitating planning and prioritization to meet organizational goals. This includes both short‑term and long‑term projects that may involve significant business and technology changes.
• Collaboration: work with partners, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project success, including coordinating with legal, procurement, and finance departments.
• ProgramDevelopment: support the development, implementation, and communication of cybersecurity activities and programs, leading program events, briefings, and meetings.
• RiskManagement: develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts, ensuring that all acquisitions and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements.
• Reporting: create project plans, status reports, and executive presentations to communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, IFSM or Cybersecurity
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• PMP certification required and/or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• CGEIT
• SAFe Agile – Scrum Master
• Superb understanding of ITIL 4 Strategic Leader
• Familiarity with NIST 800‑171, CMMC 2.0, and FISMA
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail, to effectively support contract teams daily initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to report findings and collaborate with team members and management.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required

We offer competitive benefits, including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected class by federal, state or local laws.