Program Manager DoS CSS

onezerollc; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OneZero Solutions LLC is seeking a Program Manager to lead ISSO support for the DoS DT/EA/CST organization. Remote role within the National Capital Region, with a 40-hour workweek and obligation to core hours 9:00–3:00 ET.

The PM will oversee 23 cleared cybersecurity professionals, report to CO/COR, and ensure timely delivery of all contract requirements across base and option periods.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing large-scale cybersecurity programs.
• Experience with Federal government requirements and firm-fixed-price contracts.
• Active SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Available at time of award and committed to full base period.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison for CO, COR, and GTM; report program status.
• Provide leadership and coordination to meet PWS deliverables.
• Plan post-award kickoff, staffing, and Transition-In/Out plans.
• Manage cost, schedule, and staffing to maintain full performance.
• Maintain risk registers and prepare monthly/quarterly status briefings.

Skills

Program management

Cybersecurity leadership

Communication

Team leadership

FISMA/NIST experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Master's degree preferred

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

GRC platforms

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

We are an employee-centric company that truly values our team members and the contributions they make to our customers and the missions they support. We pride ourselves on being forward-leaning thinkers and on building teams that are, and continue to be, technically proficient across a broad range of cyber mission areas. OneZero full-time employees receive a highly competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, paid time off and holidays, an employee referral program, and educational assistance. Additional details are available on our website: https://www.onezerollc.com/careers/

Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Remote; must reside within the National Capital Region (NCR).

Clearance: Secret

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Must be available during Department core hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET, Monday – Friday, and flex working hours as needed to meet CST day-to-day and emergent requirements. No work is performed on Federal holidays or during Government closures.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt (W-2), contingent upon Call Order award

Position Summary

The Program Manager (PM) leads OneZero Solutions' delivery of Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Support to the Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technology, Enterprise Applications, Consular Systems and Technology (DT/EA/CST) organization. The PM is the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on all contractual, administrative, and performance matters, and is accountable for a team of 23 cleared cybersecurity professionals w who keep more than 70 FISMA-reportable consular systems authorized, compliant, and continuously monitored. This is a designated Key Personnel position under the Call Order; the individual must be available at time of award and committed for the full base period.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CO, COR, and Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for all contractual, administrative, and performance matters; resolve issues and report program status.
• Provide overall leadership, resource planning, and coordination to ensure every PWS deliverable and timeline is met across the base and option periods.
• Plan and conduct the Post-Award Kick-Off Meeting within 5 business days of award, including delivery of the agenda, draft Transition-In Plan, staffing plan, and draft Program Management Plan.
• Direct Transition-In (Transition-In Plan within 15 business days; staffing ramp-up to full performance; knowledge acquisition; tool access) and Transition-Out (plan 45 days before period end; artifact and knowledge turnover).
• Manage Firm-Fixed-Price performance: staff to full performance, maintain an adequate workforce to prevent interruptions, control cost and schedule, and manage pre-approved ODCs.
• Own the deliverable quality system: draft/final cycles, 5-business-day Government review, 10-business-day comment incorporation, and a zero-rejection standard for format, grammar, and conformance.
• Manage Key Personnel continuity and substitutions, including 15-calendar-day written notice and resume submission for CO approval (RFQ §L.C.5).
• Recruit, hire, retain, and develop SECRET-cleared cybersecurity staff; coordinate with the Facility Security Officer on Visitor Access Requests, badging, PIV issuance, OpenNet access, and mandatory training compliance.
• Maintain the program risk register; communicate risks, issues, and corrective actions to Government stakeholders; prepare monthly and quarterly program status reports and leadership briefings.
• Ensure compliance with Organizational Conflict of Interest disclosure, Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) requirements, and all DoS/CA/CST security policies (RFQ §H.1–H.3).
• Champion CMMI-aligned process discipline, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across the ISSO, engineering, and documentation teams.

Required Qualifications

• Ten (10)+ years of experience managing large-scale cybersecurity programs (RFQ §M, Factor 2).
• Experience managing contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity, including Firm-Fixed-Price services.
• Demonstrated experience with Federal Government cybersecurity requirements (FISMA, NIST SP 800-37 RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification.
• Active, final SECRET security clearance; U.S. citizenship.
• Available at the time of Call Order award and committed to the full base period of performance.
• Proven ability to recruit, hire, retain, and develop cleared cybersecurity personnel in the National Capital Region.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable briefing senior Government leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field.
• CISSP, CISM, or CGRC/CAP certification.
• Prior experience supporting the Department of State (DT, CA, or CST) or another federal civilian agency's ISSO / Assessment & Authorization program.
• Experience managing GSA MAS / HACS SIN task or call orders.
• Experience leading programs supporting 50+ FISMA systems.

Technical Skills

• NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2, SP 800-53 Rev. 5, SP 800-60, FIPS 199/200; FISMA reporting and OMB/CISA Binding Operational Directives.
• Program management tooling: MS Project or equivalent, Excel-based staffing and financial models, risk registers, SharePoint/Teams.
• Familiarity with GRC platforms (ArchAngel, iPost or equivalent) and vulnerability management platforms (Tenable, Wiz).
• Earned-value-style tracking of FFP performance, deliverable calendars, and quality management systems (CMMI ML3 environment).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required. Master's degree preferred.

Remote. Duties are performed remotely; the selected candidate must reside within the National Capital Region (NCR). The Government does not furnish equipment; OneZero provides the laptop and collaboration tools. Position requires an OpenNet account, DoS PIV badge, multifactor authentication, and adherence to DoS SBU/CUI handling requirements. Local travel within the National Capital Region; minimal other travel.

Position Status

New Position, contingent upon Call Order award

OneZero Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.