Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) in Aiken, SC, is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity operations processes. You will coordinate with the ISSO and Cyber Manager to ensure all project activities align with SRNL cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and accreditation requirements.

You will manage project timelines, scope, and budget across internal teams and clients, with a strong emphasis on communication, risk management, and delivering

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 10–12 years in project management or cybersecurity operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (US citizenship required).
• Strong leadership, judgment, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience collaborating across functions and teams while building relationships.
• Experience with risk and change management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ISSO and Cyber Manager to incorporate cybersecurity requirements into plans.
• Ensure deliverables meet accreditation requirements and SRNL standards.
• Plan projects, review scope, create schedules, and coordinate resources.
• Serve as primary client contact, conduct kickoff meetings and updates.
• Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables; track progress.
• Identify and manage risks and scope changes with stakeholders.
• Prepare final reports and closeout documents.
• Build trusted cross-functional relationships and influence others.
• Demonstrate collaboration and critical thinking as success skills.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity operations

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to be a subject matter expert on SRNL cybersecurity operations processes. As a Project Manager, you will focus on cybersecurity-related projects and requires close coordination with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Cyber Manager to ensure all project activities align with SRNL cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and accreditation requirements. You will coordinate between internal teams, clients, and various stakeholders to maintain project timelines, scope, and budget. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for someone with proven experience and professional project management skills, demonstrated critical and strategic thinking and exemplary communication.
• Collaborate closely with the ISSO and Cyber Manager to ensure all cybersecurity requirements are identified, tracked, and incorporated into project planning and execution.
• Ensure project deliverables meet cybersecurity accreditation requirements and align with SRNL cybersecurity standards.
• Individuals who thrive at SRNL exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.
• Project Planning & Initiation: Initiate and plan projects, review scope, create project schedules, and coordinate resources to ensure timely project delivery.
• Client Communication & Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and resources, facilitating kickoff meetings, status updates, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Execution & Monitoring: Oversee project execution by managing timelines, resources, and deliverables. Ensure accurate tracking of project progress and time management.
• Risk & Change Management: Identify and manage risks and scope changes, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication to stakeholders.
• Project Closeout: Ensure all deliverables are completed, conduct project closeout meetings, and provide final reports/documents to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA + 10-12 years of Project Management, cybersecurity operations, or related technical fields including leading projects in a complex organization required.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is LegallyRequired
• Strong leadership skills, good judgment, and ability to effectively interface with employees and leaders at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to articulate complex issues to stakeholders, leaders, and partners.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across functions and teams while building trusted relationships and positively influencing others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically, identify creative solutions, and resolve conflicts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a regulated DOE environment is highly desirable.

• Experience working with ISSOs, cybersecurity managers, or cybersecurity compliance teams.
• Hands-on experience conducting or supporting cybersecurity assessments for system accreditations (e.g., NIST RMF, FISMA, or other compliance frameworks).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity assessments and federal cyber policies
• Proven track record of leading through influence, building long-term relationships, and confidence in building vision, roadmaps, budgets, priorities, and objectives.
• PMP certification
• ITIL certification

Security Clearance Information This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at [e-mail] with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

About the Team

Chief Information Office (CIO) team supports SRNL in achieving mission and business goals of this National Laboratory. Our team provides digital solutions along with virtual infrastructure. Dynamic team providing growth opportunity to support cutting edge research and development and solve nation state problems. Ability to work across multiple federal customers. Solutions range from commercial off the shelf and custom written including cloud based solutions.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2138
• Job Category Project/Program Management
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Location Onsite
• Work Schedule AA: Straight Days (Mon-Fri), 9 Hours