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DarkStar Intelligence · 5 months ago

Program Manager - CNO Tool Development

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

DarkStar Intelligence is actively seeking an experienced On-Site Program Manager to lead a critical Cyber Network Operations (CNO) Tool Development contract. The role involves managing stakeholder communications, coordinating DEVSECOPS implementation, and mentoring junior developers, all while ensuring that cyber tool capabilities meet security and compliance requirements.

Business Information SystemsConsultingGovernmentTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site lead for CNO Tool Development, representing both mission priorities and development team concerns

Manage all stakeholder communications with professionalism and precision, providing technical justification when pushing back on requirements

Coordinate DEVSECOPS implementation across the tool development lifecycle

Mentor and manage junior developers and system administrators, ensuring alignment with program goals

Act as a technical liaison between leadership, mission users, and development staff

Lead efforts to scope, prioritize, and deliver cyber tool capabilities that meet security, functionality, and compliance requirements

Ensure effective collaboration across classified development environments and contribute to agile workflows

Qualification

CNO expertiseDEVSECOPS experienceCNODP graduateStakeholder managementTechnical team leadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

CNODP (Computer Network Operations Development Program) graduate

Extensive experience in CNO, particularly in offensive or defensive tool development

Proven track record of successful DEVSECOPS integration in high-stakes environments

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to confidently “close” discussions and diplomatically deny requests with sound technical reasoning

Prior experience leading or managing technical teams in classified spaces