Senior Program Manager - Cybersecurity and Security Engineering

COLSA; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Patuxent Highland, Maryland. This leadership role involves overseeing a defense contract for cybser warfare engineering and operational support services. The successful candidate will manage program resources, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders. This position is contingent upon contract award, presenting a unique opportunity to shape program execution and influence strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort.
• Act as the primary interface with Government program authorities on all matters.
• Oversee contractor execution of all contract requirements across multiple sites.
• Manage acquisition of program resources, including staffing and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and DoD regulations, policies, and standards.
• Provide oversight of cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework activities.
• Monitor program performance, risks, and deliverables, implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate program activities across stakeholders for seamless execution.

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.