Senior Program Manager - Cybersecurity and Security Engineering

COLSA Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Maryland to lead a defense contract focused on cyber warfare engineering and cybersecurity. This pivotal role requires substantial leadership experience and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites. Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of 15 years of experience, including 5 years related to cybersecurity and information assurance, and hold an active DoD Top Secret clearance. A Master's degree and relevant IT certifications are preferred. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of related experience, including at least 3 years within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of five years of experience related to Information Assurance, Cyber Security, or Risk Management Framework activities.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and administer the contracted effort.
• Act as primary interface with Government program authorities.
• Oversee contractor execution across multiple sites and functions.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and DoD regulations.
• Monitor program performance, risks, and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework

Information Assurance

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CASP+

Security+

PMP certification

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 in offering the opportunity to shape program execution, influence strategic direction, and lead multidisciplinary teams at the forefront of national defense.

• Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort
• Act 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 acquisition and employment of program resources, including staffing, workforce planning, and tasking
• Ensure compliance with all 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 seamless execution and delivery

*This position is contingent upon contract award; the selected candidate will be proposed as key personnel in accordance with proposal submission requirements.

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 within the past 5 years
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience related to Information Assurance, Cyber Security, or Risk Management Framework activities in a DoD/Other Government Agency platform/weapons systems or DoD/Other Government Agency IT infrastructure environment.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access
• Must be within local daily commutable vicinity of NAS Patuxent River

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience supporting Navy or DoD aviation programs
• Experience managing large, complex, multi-site or IDIQ/task order based contract
• Relevant IT/cyber certifications aligned with DoD 8140 (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP+, Security+)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary technical teams in cyber, IT, or engineering environments

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.