Senior Program Manager-Cyber Warfare

COLSA Corporation; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 164,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead a defense contract delivering cyber warfare engineering, cybersecurity, and operational support services. This on-site role at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD, offers high-impact leadership and the chance to shape program execution for national defense.

The selected candidate will oversee resources, liaise with government authorities, and ensure compliance with DoD regulations while guiding multidisciplinary teams across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 15+ years related experience, incl. 3 yrs in past 5 years.
• 5+ years IA/Cyber/RMF in a DoD or govt platform/IT environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex technical programs and resources.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• On-site work at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.

Responsibilities

• Serve as overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort.
• Interface with Government program authorities on technical and program matters.
• Oversee contractor execution across sites and functional areas.
• Manage program resources, staffing, workforce planning, and tasking.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and DoD regulations and standards.
• Oversee IA, RMF activities and related cybersecurity efforts.
• Monitor program performance, risks, and deliverables; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate program activities across stakeholders to ensure delivery.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cyber security

RMF

Information Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

COLSA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a defense contract delivering cyber warfare engineering, cybersecurity, and operational support services. This is a high-impact leadership role supporting mission-critical cyber capabilities, offering the opportunity to shape program execution, influence strategic direction, and lead multidisciplinary teams at the forefront of national defense. This position is located on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

This position is contingent upon contract award. The selected candidate will be proposed as Key Personnel in accordance with proposal requirements.

• Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort.

• Serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on all technical and program/project matters.

• Oversee contractor execution of all contract requirements across multiple sites and functional areas.

• Manage the acquisition and employment of program resources, including staffing, workforce planning, and tasking.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal and DoD acquisition regulations, policies, and standards.

• Provide oversight of cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.

• Monitor program performance, risks, and deliverables and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Coordinate program activities across stakeholders to ensure effective execution and delivery.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/

Required SkillsRequired Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 15 years of related experience, including at least 3 years of relevant experience within the past 5 years.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience related to Information Assurance (IA), Cyber Security, and/or Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities in a DoD or Other Government Agency platform/weapons system or IT infrastructure environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex technical programs, including program execution, personnel and resource management, and coordination with Government customers.

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI access.

• Must be able to work on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical, business, or related discipline.

• Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, Navy, or other DoD aviation programs.

• Experience managing large, complex, multi-site and/or IDIQ/task-order-based contracts.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams supporting cyber, IT, engineering, or related technical programs.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Relevant cybersecurity/IT certifications aligned with DoD 8140.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Minimum Salary

$164,000.00

Maximum Salary

$220,000.00