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Aretum · 1 day ago

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Engagement Manager (Project Manager) - Contingent

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Aretum is a mission-driven organization that delivers innovative solutions across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Engagement Manager (Project Manager) to lead cybersecurity and IT risk assessment engagements for federal clients, overseeing project execution and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity/IT risk assessment engagements managing scope, scheduled, resources, risks, and deliverables

Serve as the primary client point of contact; provide clear status updates, briefings, and issue resolution to keep stakeholders aligned

Direct assessment activities to evaluate government systems and networks, identify vulnerabilities, and document findings and recommendations

Oversee A&A/RMF support and author review/ required security documentations (as applicable), ensuring completeness and audit readiness

Manage POA&M development and remediation tracking, including evidence-based closure support and continuous monitoring reporting

Coordinate cross-functional teams (security, engineering, operations) to execute assessment plans and maintain quality standards across deliverables

Advise technical and non-technical stakeholders on security risks, control implementation, and practical mitigation strategies

Stay current on federal cybersecurity guidance and requirements and communicate impacts to the team and client

Support proposal efforts and other program needs as required in a federal consulting environment

Qualification

Cybersecurity Risk AssessmentFederal Assessment AuthorizationProject ManagementNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkContinuous MonitoringClient-Facing SkillsTeam CoordinationTechnical DirectionAdvisory SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailLeadership Experience

Required

Minimum 5 years of experience managing cybersecurity or IT risk assessment projects (project/engagement leadership, delivery management, and client-facing communications)

5+ years of technical experience in Cybersecurity

5+ years of experience with Federal Assessment Authorization (A&A) and maintaining IT security policies/processes/guidance

Demonstrated experience in project management, network design concepts, and testing the security of government systems to identify vulnerabilities (including coordinating assessment execution and reporting)

3+ years in a leadership role supporting a Federal Government Agency (or comparable federal client-facing leadership)

Experience applying NIST Cybersecurity Framework; FedRAMP experience preferred/beneficial

Experience developing/managing continuous monitoring and POA&Ms

Strong written/verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to advise varied audiences

Public Trust Eligibility Required