Senior Program Manager - Cybersecurity and Security Engineering

Senior Program Manager - Cybersecurity and Security Engineering

COLSA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a defense contract delivering cyber warfare engineering, cybersecurity and operational support services.

This is a high impact leadership role supporting mission critical cyber capabilities in offering the opportunity to shape program execution, influence strategic direction, and lead multidisciplinary teams at the forefront of national defense.

• Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort
• Act as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on all technical and program/project matters
• Oversee contractor execution of all contract requirements across multiple sites and functional areas
• Manage acquisition and employment of program resources, including staffing, workforce planning, and tasking
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and DoD acquisition regulations, policies, and standards
• Provide oversight of cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities
• Monitor program performance, risks, and deliverables, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Coordinate program activities across stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and delivery

* This position is contingent upon contract award; the selected candidate will be proposed as key personnel in accordance with proposal submission requirements.

A part of COLSA, people are our most valuable resource. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals.” Learn about our employee‑centric culture and benefits here:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 15 years of related experience, including at least 3 years within the past 5 years
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience related to Information Assurance, Cyber Security, or Risk Management Framework activities in a DoD/Other Government Agency platform/weapons systems or DoD/Other Government Agency IT infrastructure environment.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access
• Must be within local daily commutable vicinity of NAS Patuxent River

• Experience supporting Navy or DoD aviation programs
• Experience managing large, complex, multi‑site or IDIQ/task order based contract
• Relevant IT/cyber certifications aligned with DoD 8140 (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP+, Security+)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary technical teams in cyber, IT, or engineering environments

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.