Senior Cyber Operations Program Lead (DoD, TS/SCI)

Quantum Sky; Homeland Park (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantum Sky is seeking a Program Manager, Cyberspace Operations to lead DC3 CFL cyber forensics programs in a mission-driven environment. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and performance; coordinate with government leadership and contractors; ensure RMF/STIG and ISO 17025 compliance; and deliver MSRs, PMPs, and briefings.

Linthicum, MD/NCR onsite support may be required. The role requires 8+ years in federal cyber program management, DoD cyber operations experience, and TS/SCI eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience managing large Federal cyber, intelligence, DFIR, cybersecurity, or mission support programs.
• 3+ years of experience supporting DoD cyber operations, digital forensics, cyber investigations, incident response, or classified environments.
• Experience managing TS/SCI-cleared personnel and classified mission operations.
• Strong experience managing scope, schedules, staffing, contract financials, subcontractors, and performance metrics.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 environments, forensic ops, or cyber ops is highly desired.
• PMP certification required.
• Ability to operate in dynamic, mission-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, cost, technical execution, staffing performance, and operational activities supporting the DC3 CFL mission.
• Provide overall program leadership for digital forensics, cyber incident response, intrusion analysis, malware analysis, evidence management, analytics, and mission support operations.
• Serve as the primary interface to Government leadership, including the CO, COR, CFL Director, and senior mission stakeholders.
• Manage contractor personnel and subcontractors to ensure adherence to Quantum Sky and Government quality standards, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements, and contractual performance objectives.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of all contract deliverables, including MSRs, PMPs, RMPs, metrics reporting, and operational briefings.
• Lead risk management activities including identification, mitigation planning, issue tracking, escalation, and operational recovery planning.
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, retention, workforce development, and surge support activities within classified operational environments.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, workflow optimization, automation, analytics, and FFP execution readiness.
• Manage program execution in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF/STIG requirements, and classified handling procedures.
• Ensure compliance with chain-of-custody and forensic QA processes supporting ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Provide operational oversight supporting forensic examination workflows, DFIR operations, and mission analytics activities.
• Coordinate with Government and contractor stakeholders to support transitions, staffing readiness, and continuity requirements.
• Develop and present executive dashboards, metrics, and program updates to Government leadership.
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams aligned to the DC3 mission and Quantum Sky objectives.
• Manage contract financials, staffing forecasts, subcontractor performance, and operational execution for mission success.
• Occasional travel to Government and operational sites may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Collaboration tools

Program management applications

Dashboards

Job description

Quantum Sky is seeking a Program Manager, Cyberspace Operations to lead DC3 CFL cyber forensics programs in a mission-driven environment. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and performance; coordinate with government leadership and contractors; ensure RMF/STIG and ISO 17025 compliance; and deliver MSRs, PMPs, and briefings.

Linthicum, MD/NCR onsite support may be required. The role requires 8+ years in federal cyber program management, DoD cyber operations experience, and TS/SCI eligibility