DarkStar Intelligence · 4 months ago
Program Manager - CNO Tool Development
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $175K/yrDarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business committed to advancing national security through mission support and tradecraft development. They are seeking an experienced On-Site Program Manager to lead a critical Cyber Network Operations (CNO) Tool Development contract, requiring strong leadership, technical skills, and stakeholder management in a dynamic development environment.
Business Information SystemsConsultingGovernmentTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Required
Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly
Education/Experience: CNODP (Computer Network Operations Development Program) graduate; extensive experience in CNO (offensive/defensive tool development)
Training/Certification: 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/managing technical teams in classified spaces
Preferred
Experience interfacing directly with government stakeholders in a program management capacity
Familiarity with modern cyber tool development practices and secure transfer protocols
Previous leadership, mentoring, or training responsibilities in technical environments
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
Income Protection: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and legal services
Paid Leave: Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and one floating holiday
Legal & Identity Protection: LegalShield and IDShield
Additional Insurance: Whole life, accident, and critical care coverage
Company
DarkStar Intelligence
DarkStar Intelligence provides management services on a contract and fee basis.
Founded in 2015
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chad C.
CEO
Chelsea Pierson
Chief Operating Officer
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