Task Order Project Manager (59843)

Beshenich Muir & Associates; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Beshenich Muir & Associates is seeking a Task Order Project Manager to support the DLA JETS Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Analyst program. The role involves overall leadership and coordination, ensuring successful delivery of cybersecurity services as the primary interface with Government leadership.

The ideal candidate should have a PMP certification, DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification, and substantial experience in managing IT and cybersecurity projects. The position is fully remote and contingent on contract award.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant professional experience in IT or cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience managing large government task orders involving cybersecurity.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for cybersecurity assessment and compliance activities.
• Manage technical, schedule, staffing, and contractual aspects of the task order.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and federal information security requirements.

Skills

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

DoD 8570.01/8140 IAM Level III certification

Leadership

Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation

Cybersecurity compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Job Summary

BMA is seeking a Task Order Project Manager to support the DLA JETS Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Analyst (CS AAA) Support Services program. The position is fully remote and contingent on contract award. The TOPM provides overall leadership, coordination, and execution oversight for the task order supporting the DLA J6 Cybersecurity Program, serving as the primary interface with Government leadership including the Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Task Order Managers, and DLA program stakeholders. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the TOPM manages all technical, schedule, staffing, and contractual aspects of the task order and ensures successful delivery of cybersecurity services supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, system authorization activities, and enterprise cybersecurity compliance across DLA information systems, infrastructure, and operational technology environments. The TOPM oversees contractor personnel supporting cybersecurity assessment and authorization activities across the full DoD System Development Life Cycle, ensuring services align with DoD cybersecurity policies, DLA cybersecurity instructions, and federal information security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Task Order Leadership and Contract Management: Serves as the primary point of contact for all contract execution activities related to the CS AAA contract and supports the Program Manager in coordinating with the KO, COR, Task Order Managers, and DLA leadership on contractual, operational, and performance matters. Provides overall contract management ensuring technical services are delivered in accordance with contract requirements and established schedules, while ensuring contractor personnel maintain required DoD certifications, security clearances, and workforce compliance requirements.
• Cybersecurity Program Oversight: Provides leadership and oversight for contractor personnel supporting cybersecurity assessment, authorization, and compliance activities across DLA systems and programs. Ensures staff effectively support Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Security Control Assessors (SCAs), and Authorizing Officials in executing cybersecurity program requirements and ensures services align with RMF and DLA cybersecurity policies, including support for DLA IT systems, Platform IT (PIT), and Operational Technology / Facility Related Control Systems environments.
• RMF Program Management: Oversees contractor support activities associated with the Risk Management Framework process, including system categorization, security control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. Ensures timely development and submission of RMF artifacts including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Risk Assessment Reports, Continuous Monitoring Strategies, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) while ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Project Planning, Scheduling, and Performance Management: Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, and execution strategies supporting cybersecurity assessment and authorization activities. Monitors performance to ensure technical deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule, conducts Integrated Program Reviews (IPRs) with stakeholders to review contract performance and cybersecurity program status, and provides oversight for risk management, issue resolution, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Workforce and Security Compliance Oversight: Ensures all personnel maintain required DoD 8570/8140 cybersecurity certifications and workforce compliance requirements, tracks certification status through monthly compliance reporting, and ensures contractor personnel maintain appropriate security clearances and access credentials, including compliance with Common Access Card (CAC) requirements.

Clearance Requirements

There is a Secret Security clearance requirement for this position.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent recognized project management certification.
• Current DoD 8570.01/8140 IAM Level III certification that includes one or more of the following: CISM, CISSP, GSLC, or CCISO.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five or more years of relevant professional experience in information technology, cybersecurity, or consulting environments.
• Five or more years of leadership experience managing technical teams, programs, or contracts with progressively increasing responsibility.
• At least one year of program or project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing large and complex government task orders or projects involving cybersecurity or IT services.
• Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity programs, Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, technical performance, staffing, and contract deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity program management, RMF oversight, DoD cybersecurity policy compliance, task order leadership and contract management, stakeholder engagement and executive reporting, and enterprise cybersecurity governance and risk management.

Desired Skills & Certifications

• Experience supporting DoD or DLA program offices.
• Experience supporting DoD or DLA environments.
• Familiarity with DLA-specific cybersecurity governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity risk analysis and mitigation.
• Familiarity with network security architecture and vulnerability assessment.
• Familiarity with technical documentation and cybersecurity reporting.
• Current Risk Management Professional certification such as PMP-RMP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CGRC, or RIMS-CRMP.

Other Duties

Able to travel within a week's notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP & EEO Statement

Beshenich Muir & Associates, LLC (BMA) is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local Law.