Program Manager

3 Months ago • 8 Years + • Program Management

Job Summary

Job Description

AnaVation is seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity-focused Program Manager to lead a dynamic team of cybersecurity professionals supporting a critical Information Security program. The Program Manager will manage day-to-day operations, team schedules, and performance metrics. This role involves serving as the primary interface with stakeholders, ensuring timely submission of reports, developing and executing plans, monitoring financial status and risks, reviewing outputs, coordinating training, leading quality assurance activities, and supporting special projects. The selected candidate must possess PMP and CISSP certifications.
Must have:
  • PMP certification is required.
  • CISSP certification is required.
  • Lead cross-functional technical teams in cybersecurity.
  • Manage project schedules and deliverables.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FISMA.
Perks:
  • Medical insurance cost sharing.
  • 100% company paid dental insurance.
  • 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance.
  • 100% company paid vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with generous match.
  • Competitive Pay.
  • Generous paid leave and holiday package.
  • Tuition and training reimbursement.
  • Life and AD&D Insurance.

Job Details

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Description of Task to be Performed:
Come join our growing team and make a difference every day! AnaVation is seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity- focused Program Manager to lead a dynamic team of cybersecurity professionals supporting a critical Information Security program. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with strong communication and organizational skills and cyber/information security background who can manage cross-functional teams, ensure contract deliverables, and drive successful execution of federal cybersecurity initiatives. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all project oversight, performance management, reporting, and client engagement. NOTE: It is a customer requirement that the selected candidate must possess Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certifications. Unfortunately, candidates without BOTH of
these certifications cannot be considered.

Key responsibilities include:
• Provide overall program leadership and oversight across all contract activities.
• Manage day-to-day operations, team schedules, and performance metrics.
• Serve as the primary interface with stakeholders, including the COR and GTM.
• Ensure timely submission of weekly activity reports, deliverables, and quality control plans.
• Develop and execute transition plans, staffing plans, and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor financial status, operational risks, and program milestones.
• Review ISSO outputs for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with RMF and standards.
• Coordinate training, leave schedules, and ensure contract staffing remains at required levels.
• Lead quality assurance activities and maintain program documentation.
• Evaluate and support special projects to enhance program efficiency or cybersecurity posture.

This position is full-time on-site with our customer and team in Washington, DC and cannot be supported remotely.

Required Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible program management experience in federal IT or cybersecurity environments is required.
  • Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of overall experience and at least five (5) years of experience managing cybersecurity and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)-specific programs on large federal enterprise systems.
  • Required Skills/Certs:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is required.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams in a cybersecurity or RMF-compliant environment.
  • Project or task management experience and the ability to perform standard project management tasks such as managing project schedules and deliverables; overseeing the performance of a team of ISSOs; providing guidance and direction to ensure tasks are completed on time; capturing and reporting on metrics; and producing contractual deliverables, weekly activity reports, and strategic recommendations.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce deliverables of high quality without oversight.
  • Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FISMA, federal cybersecurity policy, ATO processes, etc.
  • Ability to brief senior leadership and manage client relationships effectively.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and oversight procedures.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, program tracking tools, and collaboration platforms
  • Required Clearance:
  • A minimum Public Trust or Secret clearance is required, with the ability and willingness to obtain up to TS/SCI upon customer direction. Prior or current TS/SCI strongly preferred.


Benefits 
·        Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 
·        100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 
·        100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance 
·        100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 
·        401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 
·        Competitive Pay 
·        Generous paid leave and holiday package 
·        Tuition and training reimbursement 
·        Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation 
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! 

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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