Cybersecurity Program Manager - Washington DC
Washington, DC, United States
Job Description
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Since 2009, MindPoint Group has been the cybersecurity firm of choice for the most security-conscious US federal agencies and commercial enterprises.
We're proud to be one of Inc. 5000's fastest growing companies in the country. With several 'Best Places to Work' awards under our belts, we have a diverse employee-focused culture, accessibility, and communication between all levels and departments, and over 4 stars in reviews on Glassdoor.
Come be a part of what we're building. We use our award-winning recruitment process to seek the most skilled, experienced, and driven information security consulting experts in the industry, while simultaneously empowering applicants to determine if MindPoint Group is the right fit for them. We are profoundly invested in selecting the right people to join our team and are equally driven to expand and develop careers long-term.
With positions throughout the US, a role at MindPoint Group promises you: An opportunity to work within one of the most diverse DC-based organizations
Generous tuition and professional development reimbursements
Mentorship opportunities with leaders focused on your growth
Competitive benefits like 401k matching, 11 federal holidays, etc.
And more!
Job Description:
This position is contingent upon contract award, though we may elect to forward hire for the right candidate. MindPoint Group is seeking a Program Manager for an exciting opportunity in Washington DC.
What you get to do every day: Manage scope, schedule, cost, technical, and staffing performance and activities on major, complex contracts to ensure timely and quality delivery of services to the client; contracts may include task areas that require 24x7x365 support.
Manage subcontractors to ensure their strict adherence to MPG and client standards of quality and performance; provide a "one team" view to the client
Formulate and enforce work standards, assign staff work schedules, and review and resolve work discrepancies
Ensure timely, complete, high-quality contract deliverables; ensure SLAs are met or exceeded 100% of the time
Select and provide metrics and dashboards to make program status and performance visible to the client and other stakeholders
Interface with client's senior management personnel, including briefings up to CIO/CISO level
Optimize processes to maximize efficiencies within the team and program, including process automation and functional integration across task areas and teams
Be a positive change agent, both within and outside the organization; propagate our corporate culture throughout the program
Lead risk management activities, including identification and recommended mitigations; track and manage risks and issues through closure
Build, grow, and develop high-performing teams aligned with the customer's mission and strategy
Manage program personnel to include interviewing, hiring, performance evaluations, compensation, and training and development
Guide and mentor lower-level managers, team leads, and staff
Occasional travel to various program sites to ensure sound program execution may be necessary
Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and flexibly adapt to changing conditions
Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
Required: Appropriate US Government Clearance Required
PMP certification is required
What is ideal? CISSP or similar certification is strongly preferred
Agile experience and certifications are a plus
Other relevant IT certifications are a plus
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications: Appropriate US Government Clearance Required
What skills do you need? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field; Master's Degree preferred.
8+ years of experience managing large, federated cybersecurity projects.
Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and analytic and problem-solving skills are required.
Strong experience with Microsoft Office and other program and project management tools and applications is required.
PMP certification is required
What is ideal? CISSP or similar certification is strongly preferred
Agile experience and certifications are a plus
Other relevant IT certifications are a plus
Location: There is a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client site a few days a week.
Additional Information: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
MindPoint is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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