Program Manager DT/EA/CST

Socket.dev; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Connected Logistics is seeking a highly capable Program Manager to lead cybersecurity-related call orders for the Department of State Directorate of Technology. You will coordinate governance, schedules, and deliverables across multiple task orders, interfacing with CO and COR to ensure timely performance.

The role requires ten+ years in large-scale cybersecurity programs, a PMP or equivalent certification, and current Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience managing large-scale cybersecurity programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Current PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Current Secret clearance.
• Experience with DoS preferred.
• Experience managing contracts of similar size and complexity.
• Experience with federal government cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate multiple call orders related to cybersecurity services.
• Interface with CO/COR to resolve issues and report status.
• Maintain detailed program management plans and integrated master schedules.
• Ensure milestones are achieved on schedule and risk registers are updated.

Skills

Program management

Cybersecurity program

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Job description

Description

Contingent on Contract Award

National Capital Region (Hybrid On-site/Telework if approved)

Connected Logistics is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Program Manager, to assist in providing the Department of State Directorate of Technology (DT), Enterprise Architecture (EA), Cyber Security Team (CST) comprehensive cybersecurity support services to protect critical consular systems and data. The CST Cyber portfolio ensures compliance with federal mandates including the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and the Risk Management Framework (RMF), encompassing security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and continuous authorization activities.

The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual, administrative, and performance matters. Provides overall leadership, resource planning, and coordination to ensure call order deliverables and timelines are met and interface with the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to resolve any issues and report status

Key Responsibilities:

As the Program Manager, you will oversee and execute several call orders; below is an overview of each call order and some tasks, but not inclusive all duties that may be required in the performance of each call order:

The Information System Security Officer support (CO1):

• Create detailed project plans developed with high milestone achievement rates
• Ensure monthly status reports delivered consistently with resource allocation maintained within planned levels
• Ensure Security Impact Analyses completed promptly with zero security incidents related to approved changes

Security Control Assessment services (CO2):

• Create Project plans with detailed work breakdown structure, schedules, resource allocation, and risk registers
• Maintain a high percentage of milestones achieved on schedule with monthly status reports delivered consistently

Security Operations & Monitoring Services (CO3):

• Create a comprehensive program management plan with integrated master schedule maintained
• Maintain a high percentage of milestones achieved on schedule with monthly status reports delivered consistently
• Ensure risk register maintained with documented mitigation plans for high/critical risks

Cyber Tool Support Services (CO5):

• Create a comprehensive program management plan with integrated master schedule maintained
• Maintain a high percentage of milestones achieved on schedule with monthly status reports delivered consistently
• Resource allocation maintained within planned levels with risk register updated regularly
• Ensure quality reviews are conducted for all major deliverables before Government submission

Requirements

• At least ten (10) years of experience managing large-scale cybersecurity programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Current PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Current Secret clearance
• Experience working with the DoS preferred
• Experience managing contracts of similar size and complexity
• Experience with federal government cybersecurity requirements

Total Rewards Statement

We believe in fairness and clarity throughout our hiring process. The anticipated salary range for this position is $175,000.00-$185,000.00 USD. This is a good-faith range based on factors such as your experience, geographic location, and any applicable contractual requirements, and may vary slightly.

Beyond salary, we provide a robust benefits package and encourage ongoing professional development, because your growth and well-being matter to us. We’re excited to support you in building a rewarding career with us!

Connected Logistics respects the need for confidentiality for all applicants.

Connected Logistics has been named a 2026 WTOP Top Workplace in the medium sized business category. Our mission is clear: we deliver mission-focused IT, cybersecurity, logistics, and enterprise modernization support to federal agencies. When we invest in our people and create an environment where they feel valued and empowered, we deliver stronger outcomes for our clients and the missions we support.

Connected Logistics offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, and generous Paid Time Off.

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