Program Manager

ECS; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Program Manager to lead a premier DoW cybersecurity program near Fort Meade, MD. The role focuses on safeguarding DoW data, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering on schedule.

Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle, aligning resources, and driving automation initiatives. Requires 10+ years in IT program management, U.S. citizenship, and strong scheduling skills with MS Project/Planner.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 10+ years of IT program management experience.
• Hybrid location near Fort Meade, MD.
• Experience with large-scale federal IT programs.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Program Manager for the Web Content Filtering task order and coordinates with the Government PM, Lead Engineer, and COR.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, tracks and reports on the full project lifecycle for cybersecurity technology initiatives.
• Oversees projects from initiation through closeout across planning, execution, monitoring and closing phases.
• Adjusts resources to meet time-sensitive requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Identifies project needs and aligns resources (personnel, tools, budget) for successful execution.
• Develops detailed project plans and schedules defining tasks, milestones, and deliverables based on scope and budget.
• Monitors program and schedule performance, identifies risks, and provides mitigations to leadership.

Skills

Program management

Team collaboration

Federal IT programs

Hybrid work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Planner

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Program Manager who lives in close proximity to the Fort Meade area to join a premier, enterprise-scale cybersecurity program supporting a major federal Department of War agency.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000

This critical program provides defensive cyber capabilities to the entire DoW enterprise. As a leader on this program, you will ensure the protection of highly sensitive DoW data and assets and be at the forefront of modernizing the agency's defensive cyber capabilities, implementing critical protections and driving advanced automation initiatives to stay ahead of persistent threats.

Position Responsibilities

• Serves as the Program Manager for the complex Web Content Filtering task order and works closely with the Government Program Manager, Lead Engineer, and Contracting Officer Representative in the accomplishment of the program’s mission.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, tracks and reports on the full project lifecycle for cybersecurity technology initiatives, including planning, design, development, testing, and implementation to meet defined requirements.
• Oversees projects from initiation through closeout, encompassing all phases: planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and formal closeout.
• Adjusts resources to meet time sensitive requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Identifies project needs and aligns resources (personnel, tools, budget, etc.) required to ensure successful program execution.
• Develops detailed project plans and schedules that define major tasks, milestones, resource requirements, and deliverables based on scope, budget, and personnel.
• Monitors program and schedule performance across multiple on-going tasks, identifies potential risks and delays, analyzes impacts to program objectives, and develops and provides timely recommendations and mitigation strategies to leadership.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 10+ years of experience supporting large-scale Information Technology (IT) programs as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager.
• Hybrid but within close proximity to Fort Meade, MD.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in Microsoft Project and Planner, including developing, maintaining, and updating integrated project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and communicate across diverse teams, including internal delivery teams, external service providers, and subcontractors, to define scope, schedule, cost, and quality management plans.
• Demonstrated experience in executing, monitoring, and managing projects to successful, high-quality and on-budget completion.
• Experience managing large-scale federal Information Technology programs.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology Management, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience supporting DoW cybersecurity programs with direct accountability to federal Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and program leadership.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience managing programs subject to DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance.
• Familiarity with the DoW Information Network and the Defense Information Systems Agency Internet Access Point architecture.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!