Project Manager w/Secret Clearance Jobs

Project Manager

The TekSynap is seeking a Project Manager to join our team at Defense Health Agency to provide support to the Program Manager in execution of cybersecurity assessment and authorization activities including RMF documentation, IV&V coordination, testing events, stakeholder engagement, and DHA enterprise cybersecurity support.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 10 years engineering; 5 years supervising technical teams; PMP optional
• DoD cybersecurity program support experience
• RMF process experience
• A&A package development experience
• eMASS experience preferred
• Experience supporting DHA preferred
• Experience coordinating IV&V events
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• IAM Level III Certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field

Clearance

• Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support Program Manager in daily execution of cybersecurity A&A program
• Manage execution of RMF activities across assigned systems and enclaves
• Coordinate development of RMF documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, and test artifacts
• Track status of RMF packages and authorization milestones
• Coordinate IV&V assessment scheduling and execution
• Manage cybersecurity testing activities and validation events
• Support preparation of Security Assessment Plans (SAPs)
• Coordinate development of Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
• Track remediation of vulnerabilities and POA&M items
• Manage communication between Government stakeholders and technical teams
• Coordinate support for DHA validation readiness reviews
• Manage eMASS package development and submission
• Track authorization timelines and ATO expiration dates
• Support risk assessment and mitigation planning activities
• Coordinate system owner and PMO engagement activities
• Manage development of cybersecurity reports and status metrics
• Track labor hours, staffing, and resource allocation
• Coordinate technical SMEs supporting RMF activities
• Manage deliverable development and submission timelines
• Coordinate cybersecurity documentation development efforts
• Support development of SOPs and operational procedures
• Coordinate test execution meetings and working groups
• Track action items and program decisions
• Support planning for on-site assessments and travel events
• Monitor compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards
• Coordinate vulnerability scanning and analysis activities
• Support automation toolset usage for cybersecurity testing
• Track validation team assignments and tasking
• Support weekly and monthly program reviews
• Coordinate subcontractor activities
• Maintain program schedule and integrated master schedule
• Support quality assurance and performance tracking
• Provide regular status updates to Program Manager and Government stakeholders

Competencies

• Executive leadership
• Program execution
• Team leadership
• RMF coordination
• Schedule management
• Communication skills
• Technical understanding of cybersecurity
• Stakeholder coordination
• Analytical problem solving

Work Environment

• Location: North Charleston, SC area (contractor facility within 15 miles of NIWC Atlantic). Remote/telework may be approved
• Type of environment: Office environment
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Core hours (0800-1700), Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours during testing events
• Amount of Travel: Minimal (10%). CONUS DHA locations primarily

Wage Information

Target salary range: $155,000 - $200,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information

Please note 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.