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TekSynap · 1 month ago

Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment Technical Project Manager

US-VA-Fort Belvoir

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

TekSynap is seeking a Cyber Operations Readiness Assessment (CORA) Technical Project Manager to join their team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Fort Belvoir, VA. This role involves managing daily operations and leading program management activities across multiple cybersecurity inspections and assessments to strengthen national security.

ComputerInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the overall Team Lead for the CORA program, managing daily operations, staff performance, and mission execution across multiple concurrent cybersecurity inspections and assessments

Lead full-spectrum program management activities, including cost, schedule, and performance oversight; risk management; stakeholder engagement; and compliance with all contractual requirements

Oversee the creation, quality assurance, and timely delivery of all CDRL-mandated products—including Monthly Status Reports, financial reporting, inspection deliverables, and program documentation

Coordinate and deliver Kick-Off Meetings, in/out-briefs, and leadership updates, ensuring alignment with DTRA priorities and operational tempo

Manage staffing plans, recruitment, onboarding, retention initiatives, and backfill processes to maintain full coverage of all assessment areas

Provide expert guidance and subject matter leadership for Traditional Security Reviews, ensuring assessments comply with SPēD program requirements, the Traditional SRR Checklist, DoDI 3305.13, and NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)

Lead and support Releasable Reviews, ensuring proper information handling, sanitization, classification marking, foreign disclosure processes, and releasability compliance

Ensure all review teams follow standardized methodologies, SRG/STIG criteria, DODIN Inspection guidance, and vulnerability management processes

Maintain accurate lifecycle records in Government-designated systems, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and compliance with DoD and DTRA governance

Coordinate closely with DODIN governance stakeholders, portfolio managers, inspection tool developers, and DTRA leadership to resolve issues, validate data, and implement continuous improvements

Provide technical direction and mentorship to Reviewers, fostering cross-domain proficiency and ensuring consistent, high-quality assessment execution

Serve as the primary liaison to the COR, KO, and DTRA leadership, ensuring transparent communication, rapid issue resolution, and mission alignment

Support development, review, and upkeep of SOPs, TTPs, checklists, and guides to enhance inspection standardization and capability maturity

Ensure full compliance with all security, access, clearance, and handling requirements for TS/SCI environments and sensitive mission information

Qualification

Cybersecurity inspectionsDoD complianceRisk managementProject managementCISSP certificationCISM certificationSecurity Fundamentals Professional CertificationStakeholder engagementTeam leadershipMentorshipCommunication skills

Required

Must have 10 – 12 years of experience

Education: BS (or 4 additional years of experience)

Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Certifications Required: DoD 8140/8570 requirements for IAM Level II or III (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CAP, CASP+). Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 90 days