601 - Program Manager

Position Description:

The Program Manager will support Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) as a contractor through Arlo Solutions, serving as the primary leader for cybersecurity and information assurance support services for NSWCPD Code 104. This key personnel position leads a team providing comprehensive cybersecurity program implementation, validation, and compliance services in support of the DoD Information Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Location: (Onsite) Philadelphia, PA

Clearance:  Active Secret

Responsibilities and/or Success Factors:

Program Leadership and Team Management:

• Serve as the overall program manager and primary interface with NSWCPD Code 104 customers 
• Plan and direct tasks, as well as conduct on-site supervision of subordinate personnel
• Validate and verify that work products and services of team members meet expectations and requirements 
• Review all deliverables and work products before they are delivered to ensure quality and compliance Project Management 
• Ensure, enact, and validate project execution in accordance with Department of Navy requirements and within time constraints 
• Partner with government project managers to ensure all key activities and actions are captured, scheduled, and risks identified and mitigated 
• Prepare project schedules, including resource loading, dependencies, and critical path analysis 
• Monitor progress of tasks and prepare progress reports per CDRL A001 requirements 
• Ensure compliance with all NAVSEA, DON, and DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures Client Communication 
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management both orally and in writing 
• Serve as the principal point of contact between NSWCPD and the contractor team 
• Present program status, challenges, and achievements to government stakeholders 
• Facilitate communication between all RMF stakeholders throughout the process Risk Management 
• Identify, track, and mitigate program and technical risks 
• Ensure all security requirements are being met by the team 
• Oversee plan of action and milestones (POA&M) management and resolution 
• Coordinate responses to cybersecurity findings and incidents Compliance and Reporting 
• Ensure all deliverables comply with contract requirements and applicable government regulations 
• Oversee preparation of all required reports and documentation per contract CDRLs 
• Maintain security clearance and meet all security requirements specified in Section 5 of the PWS 
• Ensure team maintains compliance with security training requirements

Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates: 

• Must be a US Citizen 
• Active Secret security clearance 
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, communications systems management, or an equivalent science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) degree from an accredited college or university OR Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) 
• Ten (10) years' experience in managing a team in information technology while serving as the overall program manager and primary interface with customers 
• Five (5) years of experience related to information assurance 
• Experience with DoD Information Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and Risk Management Framework (RMF) 
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong communication skills

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with Navy cybersecurity programs and processes 
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications and DoD cybersecurity instructions 
• Experience with eMASS, VRAM, and other DoD cybersecurity systems 
• Knowledge of Navy and DoD organizational structure