Program Manager - Cybersecurity

Diligent Consulting Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Diligent Consulting Inc is looking for an experienced Program Manager to oversee cybersecurity efforts for the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Philadelphia. This leadership role involves managing a distributed team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing warfighter readiness in a crucial sector.

Key responsibilities include leading RMF engineering, overseeing program execution, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of IT program management experience, particularly in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT program/project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity/information assurance roles.
• Experience managing RMF Steps 0–6 and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution in RMF engineering and compliance audits.
• Manage project planning, cost control, and performance monitoring.
• Guide a geographically distributed cybersecurity team.

Skills

IT program/project management

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

DoDI 8500.01/8510.01

Job description

Program Manager (Contingent Upon Award)

Hiring Company: Diligent Consulting Inc.

Client: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Clearance: Secret

Estimated Period of Performance: May 2026 - May 2031

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Diligent Consulting is seeking a skilled and driven Program Manager (PM) to lead cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) engineering efforts for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of cyber professionals safeguarding Navy systems, ensuring compliance, and supporting warfighter readiness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Government and the contractor team
• Lead program execution in RMF engineering, STIGs, compliance audits, and vulnerability remediation
• Manage all aspects of project planning, cost control, schedule tracking, and performance monitoring
• Guide and mentor a geographically distributed cybersecurity team to maintain technical excellence
• Align cybersecurity execution with DoD and Navy security policies, including NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8500.01/8510.01, and NAVSEA A&A guidelines
• Coordinate with ISSMs, Authorizing Officials, and technical leads to deliver complete and accurate RMF packages
• Promote continuous improvement practices and security innovation across the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of IT program/project management experience
• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity/information assurance roles
• Experience managing RMF Steps 0–6, STIG implementation, and vulnerability management
• Demonstrated success managing cybersecurity teams and working with DoD stakeholders
• Familiarity with Navy and DoD cybersecurity governance and RMF policies
• Strong communication, leadership, and risk management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a technical discipline
• PMP, CISSP, or CISM certifications
• Experience supporting Naval or DoD cybersecurity programs

Clearance

• Active Secret Clearance required
• Top Secret Clearance preferred

Why Join Us

• Mission‑critical work that directly supports national security
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership
• Collaborative, purpose‑driven team culture