Federal Program Manager

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with a PMP certification and a strong background in cybersecurity, including hands-on knowledge of NIST, FISMA, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will bring technical and management leadership, guide modernization and automation initiatives, and demonstrate deep domain expertise across cybersecurity operations. Exposure to RegScale or similar GRC automation tools is highly desirable. This role requires strategic oversight of all aspects of cybersecurity programs, including financials, staffing, and technical execution, while ensuring alignment with client goals and evolving security standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the execution of complex cybersecurity projects.
• Guide and support technical teams to ensure delivery aligns with client expectations and compliance requirements.
• Define and manage project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business and technical objectives.
• Drive initiatives around modernization and automation of cybersecurity processes, tools, and documentation.
• Leverage tools like RegScale to support continuous compliance, control inheritance, and RMF automation.
• Ensure projects comply with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and RMF to mitigate risk and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure optimal delivery.
• Engage regularly with senior stakeholders, including client executives, to communicate status and manage expectations.
• Serve as a key liaison between business, technical teams, and third-party vendors or contractors.
• Make data-driven decisions to resolve project challenges and enhance execution.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop program and technical staff to foster high performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in STEM, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related business field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• 10+ years of experience managing IT and cybersecurity programs in enterprise or federal environments.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity compliance, NIST frameworks, FISMA, and RMF.
• Experience with RegScale, or other GRC/ATO automation tools (e.g., eMASS, OpenRMF).
• Proven success leading modernization, digital transformation, and automation efforts.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, hybrid environments) and cybersecurity in cloud-native deployments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams, multiple stakeholders, and client-facing engagements.
• Experience working within DoD or federal contracting environments is preferred.