ECS · 17 hours ago
Director, Cyber Programs
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
16+ years expECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, and they are seeking a Director of Cyber Programs to lead a flagship federal cyber program. This role involves shaping the cyber vision, engaging with senior government stakeholders, and ensuring effective program execution while driving risk reduction and resilience across the Federal Civilian Executive Branch.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and drive a multi-year cybersecurity strategy and roadmap aligned with federal priorities and customer mission objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior federal cyber leaders—building partnerships, understanding their challenges, and helping shape FCEB-wide cyber visions and investment priorities
Lead a team of 200+ cybersecurity, engineering, and mission professionals, ensuring operational excellence, meeting all quality metrics and achieving ‘Excellent’ Award fee ratings while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction
Introduce creative, scalable solutions that deliver measurable risk reduction and operational efficiency across diverse environments
Cultivate strong, lasting relationships across multiple agency stakeholders, driving alignment, transparency, and confidence in program outcomes
Oversee all aspects of contract performance and strategic growth, including capture, recompetes, and adjacent opportunities
Inspire teams to deliver beyond compliance—focusing on advancing cyber maturity, threat awareness, and mission resilience
Qualification
Required
16+ years of progressive leadership in cybersecurity and federal program management
Demonstrated success leading large, high-impact federal cyber initiatives with enterprise-wide visibility
Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders around a shared cybersecurity vision
Strong record of building trusted executive relationships and delivering business growth in dynamic government environments
Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and cybersecurity modernization for federal missions
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional and matrixed teams to achieve complex program outcomes
Excellent communication and storytelling skills—able to articulate 'why cyber matters' to mission success
PMP certification and active Top Secret Clearance
Preferred
CISSP certification or equivalent credential
SAFe Certification and experience
Experience in product release planning and management
Experience leading FCEB cybersecurity programs
Recognized thought leadership in cybersecurity, risk management, or federal modernization
Company
ECS
ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-31Acquired
2015-04-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Keith McCloskey
VP / Chief Technology Officer
Ryan Garner
Chief Financial Officer
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