Program Manager (Zero Trust)

Pueo Business Solutions LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 231,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueo is seeking a Program Manager with Zero Trust to support the CIO’s Zero Trust program on-site in Reston, VA or McLean, VA (Reston preferred). You will provide direct program management, governance, and executive reporting to enable enterprise cybersecurity transformation, ensuring milestones and communications stay on track.

Responsibilities include coordinating diverse stakeholders, developing project plans, tracking performance, identifying risks, and aligning activities with

Qualifications

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Poly.
• Master’s degree (MBA, Cybersecurity, Information Systems) and 12+ years in program management/support roles in federal/DoD environments; or 18+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of Agile/PMBOK, federal cybersecurity frameworks, and Zero Trust fundamentals.
• Strong IC/DoD Zero Trust awareness and ability to translate requirements into action.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication among technical teams, program managers, contractors, and partners.
• Support planning, execution, and governance of ZT initiatives; develop schedules and milestones.
• Track performance, report progress to leadership, and identify risks with corrective actions.
• Maintain records of decisions, action items, and follow-ups for accountability.
• Prepare executive briefings and program updates; ensure DoD/IC/federal framework alignment.

Skills

Program management

Zero Trust

Agile

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

PMBOK

DoD compliance

Education

Master’s degree (MBA or Cybersec)

Tools

MS365

MS Project

Planner

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Description

Pueo is seeking a Program Manager with Zero Trust (ZT) who will serve as a key enabler for the CIO’s ZT program onsite in either Reston, VA. or McLean, VA.(Reston location is preferred). This role provides direct program management support, coordination, and administrative oversight to ensure successful planning, execution, and governance of ZT initiatives. The specialist ensures programming milestones, deliverables, and communications are efficiently managed, while supporting the Government ZT Program Manager in driving enterprise-wide cybersecurity transformation.

The Program Manager ZT will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Facilitate communication and coordination among diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, program managers, contractors, and external partners.
• Support the Government ZT Program Manager in program planning, execution, and oversight activities.
• Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Track program performance against established objectives and report progress toleadership.
• Identify risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain project momentum.
• Provide expertise and recommendations on Zero Trust principles, concepts, and best practices.
• Support the integration of ZT objectives with broader the CIO cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ensure program activities align with DoD, IC, and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Provide administrative support to maintain program documentation, schedules, and deliverables.
• Assist in preparing executive-level briefings, status reports, and program updates.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance with DIA CIO reporting and audit requirements.
• Influence up, down, and across organizations to enable implementation and improvement of initiatives, projects, programs, and priorities.
• Organize and manage meetings, workshops, and technical exchange sessions.

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Poly.
• Master’s degree in business administration, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related discipline and 12 years of work experience in related areas such as program management, administrative support, or project coordination in a federal or DoD environment supportinglarge-scale cybersecurity or IT modernization initiatives, preferably involving Zero Trust principles, or an additional 6 years of experience in lieu of a completed degree for a total of 18+ years.
• Knowledge of Program management methodologies (Agile, PMBOK), federal cybersecurity frameworks, and Zero Trust fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of IC and DoW Zero Trust goals, principles, and priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain records of decisions, action items, and follow-ups to ensure accountability.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.
• Proficiency with MS365/MS Project, Planner, Excel, and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams)
• Work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to foster collaboration and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to analyze project performance data and provide actionable insights.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality products under deadlines.
• Translatetechnical requirements and goals to digestible actions, plans, and in-progress reviews.

Desired Qualifications:

• An active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and current CI poly.
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred.

SALARY RANGE ESTIMATE

Min $231,000.00 – Max $262,000.00. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Pueo’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Pueo provides a variety of benefits to employees.

PUEO OVERVIEW

Pueo is a National Security cyber company built to inspect, defend, harden, and continuously authorize the networks our customers depend on. We deliver mission-grade cybersecurity across defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal enterprise, and critical infrastructure. Our work connects mission-risk inspection, defensive cyber operations, continuous authorization, security engineering, and mission delivery through one accountable team.

PUEO EEO STATEMENT

Pueo is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Pueo takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.