Cybersecurity Program Manager at Cybervance

Position Title: Program Manager – Cybersecurity

Location: On Site - Washington, D.C.

Clearance Required: Top Secret or must be eligible for Top Secret clearance if required during contract execution.

Position Summary

Cybervance is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company in Washington, D.C., and we are an equal opportunity employer that designs, develops, and manages the successful

execution of training programs for government and private sector organizations. Cybervance believes in creating innovative solutions to deliver measured results.

We are looking to hire a Cybersecurity Program Manager to support a full range of cybersecurity services on a long-term contract in Washington, D.C. The position is a full-time, permanent position and will support a U.S. Government civilian agency. The position is available immediately upon finding a qualified candidate with the appropriate background clearance.

The Program Manager (PM) will serve as the key leader responsible for managing all aspects of the federal agency contract. The PM ensures full program execution across multiple task areas, including Program Management, Cybersecurity Operations, Policy and Compliance, Security Engineering, Privacy, CUI, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, AI, and Post-Quantum Cryptography. The PM will provide management, direction, administration, quality control, and leadership across all contract activities, ensuring coordination between agency stakeholders, subcontractors, and contractor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management services to ensure the successful completion of all RFQ-defined tasks.

• Provide direct oversight of contractor and subcontractor activities, ensuring alignment with AGENCY mission needs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the agency CO and COR.

• Develop and maintain the Program Management Plan (PMP), including transition planning, staffing updates, risk/issue tracking, and work breakdown schedules.

• Deliverables include:

o Monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs)

o Monthly Financial Reports

o Weekly and ad hoc program/project status reports

o Meeting minutes and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

• Maintain quality assurance across all deliverables in compliance with agency standards, laws, and policies.

• Collaborate with agency leadership to maintain program visibility, risk posture, and performance outcomes.

• Provide staffing oversight for 24/7/365 SOC and other mission-critical operations.

• Ensure integration of risk, compliance, and incident response into program execution.

• Support agency with audit readiness, continuous monitoring, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing large, complex federal cybersecurity or IT programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead geographically dispersed and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong background in subcontractor management, financial oversight, and schedule/risk management.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks and policies, including:
o NIST RMF, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-61, NIST SP 800-171, and NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust).
o OMB Memoranda (M-19-03, M-21-31, M-22-09) and DHS Binding Operational Directives.
• Hands-on familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity tools and operations, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, NDR, vulnerability scanning, and incident response workflows.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), DevSecOps pipelines, AI/ML-enabled cybersecurity solutions, and Post-Quantum Cryptography strategies.
• Experience supporting SOC operations, including monitoring, detection, triage, analysis, and continuity of operations.
• Familiarity with Privacy Act, E-Government Act, CUI standards, and NARA/NIST compliance.

Certifications
• Required (or equivalent experience): PMP or PgMP.
• Preferred: CISSP, CISM, CAP, ITIL, or other cybersecurity and program management certifications.