JFL CONSULTING, LLC · 4 weeks ago
Operations Project Manager - Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)
Boys Town, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expJFL Consulting is seeking an experienced Operations Project Manager to lead mission-critical programs supporting DoD network defense and cyber operations. This role requires a strong operational mindset and excellent communication skills to manage stakeholder expectations and prioritize tasks across multiple locations.
CommercialCyber SecurityGovernmentNetwork Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead planning, coordination, and execution of operational activities supporting DoD cyber missions
Maintain awareness of mission priorities and ensure tasks are appropriately sequenced, resourced, and tracked
Provide daily oversight of program operations across multiple sites, ensuring performance standards and contractual requirements are met
Anticipate challenges, surface issues early, and drive timely resolution
Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers, site leads, and internal leadership
Build strong working relationships and maintain open, transparent communication with all stakeholders
Capture evolving mission needs and translate them into clear direction for technical teams
Deliver concise updates, status briefs, and operational insights to senior government leadership
Identify operational risks, constraints, and resource gaps; elevate issues and coordinate mitigation plans
Prioritize workstreams based on mission urgency, stakeholder needs, and program objectives
Maintain situational awareness across all locations to ensure the right tasks receive the right focus at the right time
Support the development and readiness of cyber operators, administrators, and technical staff
Provide guidance on training, certification requirements (DoD 8570/8140), and role alignment
Foster a collaborative and mission-focused environment across all teams
Maintain program schedules, trackers, and documentation using tools such as MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, or Unanet
Support staffing actions and onboarding in coordination with HR and operational leads
Provide input for program updates or contract adjustments, without requiring financial management expertise
Qualification
Required
Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligible
8+ years
8+ years managing technical or cyber-related programs within DoD or federal environments
Strong experience with stakeholder engagement, task prioritization, and risk management
Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi-site operational teams
Excellent communicator with the ability to brief senior DoD leadership clearly and confidently
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain alignment across diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, maintain momentum, and solve problems in fast-paced environments
Understanding of DoD cyber operations, network defense, or operational support environments
Ability to grasp technical concepts enough to support decision-making and represent program needs—without needing deep technical specialization
Bachelor's degree in a STEM technical or analytical field (Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance or related field.)
In lieu of a degree, five additional years of experience in project management
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
PMP, Scrum Master, PMI-ACP certification or equivalent
IAT Level II certification (DoDD 8570/8140)
Additional cybersecurity certifications under DoDD 8570/8140
Company
JFL CONSULTING, LLC
With more than twenty years of in-field work securing and assuring some of the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community’s most critical networks, JFL Consulting provides comprehensive network, system and data security solutions to a range of government and commercial clients.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Malvitz
Chief Information Security Officer
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