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ICF · 2 days ago

Cybersecurity Program Management Lead

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $184K/yr

10+ years exp

ICF is a mission-driven company dedicated to improving lives and ensuring the security of vital functions. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Program Management Lead to manage cybersecurity efforts, establish best practices, and oversee project management processes to support their mission.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in creating a comprehensive framework for PMRs, including governance structures, standardized processes, and tools to enhance project management practices and ensure alignment with organizational goals

Develop and document policies, procedures, templates, and workflows to establish clear, repeatable, and scalable project management practices across the organization

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align PMR objectives with organizational priorities, ensuring buy-in and effective communication throughout the process

Maintain documentation of PMR processes, lessons learned, and best practices to support institutional knowledge and future scalability

Support the evaluation, selection, and deployment of project management tools and software, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and scalability for future needs

Provide training and guidance to staff on PMR processes, tools, and best practices, ensuring successful adoption and sustained implementation

Establish metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to evaluate PMR effectiveness, track project outcomes, and identify areas for improvement

Develop strategies and processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within the PMR framework, ensuring project success and minimizing disruptions

Oversee daily PMR operations, ensuring adherence to established processes, standards, and governance frameworks

Design and implement a comprehensive Deep Dive Framework to facilitate strategic, forward-looking, visioning discussions on leadership-specified topics

Ensure topics and discussions align with mission, goals, and long-term vision, driving actionable outcomes and organizational growth

Develop standardized meeting structures, agendas, and objectives to ensure productive and focused discussions during monthly Deep Dive sessions

Conduct in-depth research and analysis on specified topics to provide leadership and attendees with relevant insights, data, and context for informed discussions

Capture meeting outcomes, key insights, and actionable recommendations, and prepare detailed reports or summaries for leadership review and organizational dissemination

Qualification

Program Management ProfessionalCybersecurity principlesProject management toolsDOD security clearanceFederal government experienceCollaborative team environmentMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsStrategic thinking

Required

U.S. Citizenship required (required by federal government for position)

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD clearance

10+ years of relevant experience

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field strongly preferred (cybersecurity, government, etc.)

Active high level DOD security clearance preferred

Program Management Professional

5+ years of experience working as a federal employee or a consultant to a federal government client, ideally in a national security setting

5+ years of experience in a project or program management role developing project plans, tracking milestones, identifying and mitigating risks, and managing daily activities

Excellent oral and written communication/briefing skills, including a high level of attention to detail and ability to quality-control internal and external communications and products

Demonstrated customer service orientation with strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Interest in and ability to apply knowledge of DHS or cybersecurity or IT concepts, policies, and procedures

Experience working across government and private sector organizations to meet goals and objectives

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Planner, Project, Teams, and SharePoint