Program Manager​/Program Manager; CPM - Security Clearance Required

Description

ICF is seeking an experienced Program Manager / Contract Program Manager (CPM) to lead delivery of a Cybersecurity contract supporting the Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA). In this role, you will manage all aspects of program execution, including strategy, resources, risk, and performance, across multiple complex and interrelated tasks within a mission-critical DoD cybersecurity environment. You’ll work closely with senior Government leadership, coordinate joint operating rhythms, and ensure disciplined delivery and continuous modernization in support of DMDC and DHRA cyber priorities.

Working on-site in Seaside, CA or Alexandria, VA with travel between locations.

• Provide overall direction and management for contract operations, including planning, staffing, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government Program Manager and senior stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule and performance metrics dashboards; ensure compliance with contractual requirements and deliverables.
• Establish and lead a joint operating rhythm—status meetings, dashboards, escalation processes, and executive reporting.
• Drive quality assurance, risk, and issue-management processes in accordance with DoD and DHRA governance.
• Supervise project managers and technical leads; manage subcontractor teams across Seaside and distributed locations.
• Coordinate with IT Operations, System Owner, and Technical Services teams to align priorities and track interdependencies.
• Promote innovation and process improvement through automation, analytics, and best-practice adoption.
• Ensure full compliance with security, privacy, and RMF/FISMA requirements and readiness for audits or inspections.
• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, and lessons-learned documentation for DHRA leadership and governance boards.

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, business, or financial discipline (or related field).
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in program management leading large, multi-disciplinary federal IT or cybersecurity programs.
• PMP certification is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and contract requirements.
• Active, in-scope U.S. Government issued Security clearance.
• A current certification is required in at least one of the following:
  • RCCE Level 1
  • CCISO
  • CISM
  • CISSP
  • DAWIA PM
  • GFACT
  • GSLC

• Master’s degree in a technical, business, or financial discipline.
• Proven success managing firm-fixed-price contracts and geographically dispersed teams.
• ITIL v4, DAWIA Level III, or equivalent certification in program or service management.
• Experience applying DHRA IT Governance processes and supporting RMF-aligned programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Project, Jira/Confluence, and Power BI for project tracking and reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills supporting multi-site DoD environments.

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Pay Range – The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is $ - $, with multiple factors considered for final pay based on experience, location, and contract provisions.

California Client Office (CA88)