Sr CUI Program Manager

Continental Electronics Corporation; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Electronics Corporation seeks a Senior CUI Program Manager to lead the enterprise CUI protection program for DoD contracts. You will establish governance, training, assessment readiness, and cross-functional execution to safeguard CUI, FCI, and related information across programs and suppliers.

The role requires 8+ years in government cybersecurity/compliance, deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and CMMC, and strong leadership to drive audits, remediation, and executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; DoD contractor experience acceptable.
• 8+ years in compliance, cybersecurity, or security program management.
• Experience leading enterprise CUI/compliance programs for DoD contracts.
• Deep knowledge of DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC requirements.
• Ability to translate requirements into actionable program work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature enterprise CUI program governance, policies, and roadmaps.
• Lead CUI protection across DoD programs, contracts, and suppliers.
• Coordinate with IT, Contracts, and Engineering to ensure compliance.
• Prepare for audits, evidence collection, and POA&Ms.
• Monitor metrics, risk indicators, and executive reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Executive comms

Cross-functional

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Overview

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

The Sr Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program Manager leads the enterprise CUI protection program for Continental Electronics Corporation. This role is responsible for establishing and sustaining governance, controls, training, assessment readiness, and cross-functional execution to protect CUI, Covered Defense Information, Federal Contract Information (FCI), and controlled technical information handled in support of DoD contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and mature the organization’s enterprise CUI program for DoD contract performance, including governance, policies, procedures, standards, workflows, reporting, and compliance roadmaps
• Serve as the senior subject matter expert for CUI, Covered Defense Information, Federal Contract Information, controlled technical information, and related DoD safeguarding and dissemination requirements
• Lead implementation and sustainment of CUI protection requirements across various DoD programs, contracts, information systems, enclaves, facilities, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Coordinate alignment with applicable requirements, including 32 CFR Part 2002, DoD Instruction 5200.48, DFARS 252.204-7008, DFARS 252.204-7012, DFARS 252.204-7019, DFARS 252.204-7020, DFARS 252.204-7021, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC requirements, and customer-specific security direction
• Review applicable CUI Security Class Guides (SCG) and work with Program Management to ensure requirements are met
• Partner with Contracts, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Human Resources, and executive leadership to ensure CUI obligations are identified, flowed down, and operationalized
• Oversee CUI scope definition, data flow mapping, system boundary identification, control ownership, System Security Plan coordination, Plan of Action and Milestones tracking, evidence collection, and assessment readiness activities
• Coordinate with IT and Engineering stakeholders to support NIST SP 800-171 implementation, SPRS score maintenance, CMMC Level 2 readiness, DIBCAC assessment preparation, and customer audit response
• Establish and monitor program metrics, risk indicators, corrective action plans, supplier compliance status, audit findings, POA&M closure, and executive-level reporting
• Lead CUI training and awareness for employees, suppliers, and subcontractors handling DoD information.
• Support cyber incident reporting coordination, potential CUI handling violation reviews, unauthorized disclosure response, customer notifications, and corrective actions in partnership with IT and Contracts.
• Monitor changes in DoD policy, acquisition requirements, federal CUI requirements, CMMC implementation, NIST guidance, and customer expectations to ensure the program remains current, auditable, and defensible
• Advise senior leadership on CUI risk, contract compliance posture, customer assessment readiness, resource needs, operational impacts, and strategic priorities across the Defense Industrial Base environment
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, Security Management, Compliance, or a related field; equivalent DoD contractor experience may be considered
• 8 or more years of progressive experience in compliance, cybersecurity, information protection, government contracting, industrial security, defense program support, or security program management
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level compliance or security programs involving CUI, Covered Defense Information, Federal Contract Information, DoD contracts, or regulated government information
• Strong working knowledge of DFARS cybersecurity clauses, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC requirements, CUI Registry concepts, DoD CUI policy, risk management practices, and federal acquisition requirements related to safeguarding information
• Experience supporting System Security Plans, POA&Ms, control ownership, assessment evidence, audit responses, corrective action plans, training materials, executive briefings, and compliance documentation
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and drive remediation of complex compliance gaps across technical and non-technical environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate DoD contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements into practical business guidance
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and program management skills with attention to detail and accountability for results
• Ability to manage sensitive government and contractor information with discretion, sound judgment, and a high degree of professional integrity
• Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, Security+, PMP, Certified CMMC Professional, Certified CMMC Assessor, Registered Practitioner, or other relevant CMMC ecosystem credentials
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, intelligence community support, engineering, manufacturing, or other Defense Industrial Base environments
• Experience preparing for or supporting CMMC Level 2 assessments, DIBCAC assessments, NIST SP 800-171 assessments, SPRS submissions, supplier compliance reviews, DCMA inquiries, or DoD customer security audits
• Familiarity with System Security Plans, POA&Ms, control evidence repositories, secure enclaves, data loss prevention, identity and access management, encryption, incident response, records management, export control coordination, and secure collaboration platforms
• Experience with subcontractor flow-down, supplier cybersecurity due diligence, prime contractor requirements, customer data rights expectations, and protection of controlled technical information
• Prior experience briefing executives, DoD customers, contracting officers, auditors, assessors, security officials, or board-level stakeholders

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Program Leadership: Builds scalable governance structures, roadmaps, and accountability models for enterprise CUI protection
• Regulatory Judgment: Interprets federal and contractual requirements and converts them into practical, risk-based operating procedures
• Cross-Functional Influence: Drives alignment across cybersecurity, compliance, legal, contracts, operations, and business teams
• Assessment Readiness: Maintains evidence, control ownership, remediation discipline, and defensible documentation for audits and reviews
• Executive Communication: Provides concise, risk-informed reporting to senior leaders and decision-makers

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Pay may range from $136,000 to $144,000 annually

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

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