Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager with Security Clearance

Def-Logix, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Def-Logix, Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead cybersecurity program execution for a Federal Government customer on-site.

You will serve as the primary liaison with Government stakeholders and oversee contract lifecycle activities, including transitions. The role requires 15+ years of experience, PMP and CISSP or CISM certifications, and strong communication skills to coordinate with DHS or related government bodies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven experience managing projects of similar size and scope in cybersecurity.
• PMP certification in good standing.
• CISSP or CISM certification in good standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate with government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for Government CO and COR.
• Provide overall management and oversight of all contract work.
• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of cybersecurity projects of similar size and scope.
• Coordinate and manage contract resources to ensure timely performance.
• Serve as Transition Manager during transition-in and transition-out activities.
• Designate and oversee alternate Project Manager(s) to ensure continuity.
• Maintain effective communication with Government stakeholders and project personnel.
• Maintain professional written and verbal communication in English.

Skills

PMP Certification

CISSP/CISM Certification

Cybersecurity Project Management

Government Contracting

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

Location: Washington, DC (On-site) We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead and oversee cybersecurity program execution in support of a Federal Government customer. The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for Government stakeholders and will be responsible for managing all contract-related activities, ensuring successful project execution, and providing leadership throughout the contract lifecycle, including transition-in and transition-out activities. The Project Manager will also serve as the Transition Manager during contract transition activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for the Government Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Provide overall management and oversight of all work performed under the contract.
• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of cybersecurity projects of similar size and scope.
• Coordinate and manage contract resources to ensure timely and successful performance.
• Serve as the Transition Manager during transition-in and transition-out activities.
• Designate and oversee alternate Project Manager(s) to ensure continuity of operations during periods of absence.
• Ensure effective communication with Government stakeholders and project personnel.
• Maintain professional written and verbal communication in English.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of demonstrated experience managing projects of similar size and scope.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in good standing.
• Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification in good standing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage complex cybersecurity projects and coordinate with Government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior experience supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Demonstrated experience working within DHS organizations or on DHS cybersecurity programs is highly preferred.