Program Manager Security Clearance

Position: Program Manager with Security Clearance
Job Description ECS is seeking an experienced Program Manager to work remotely providing cybersecurity support for the work performed under this contract for NIH NIAID Enabling and Advancing Technologies (NEAT) . All other tasks are intended to facilitate the implementation and operation of Network and Cybersecurity. This engagement supports current and future technologies including evaluating, planning for, and implementing new technologies in the NIAID and NIH environment in response to changing business strategies, policy, and regulatory changes.

Please Note:

This position is contingent upon [contract win]. The NIAID NEAT Program Manager will be the single POC providing ongoing status and progress to the NIAID CO and COR. In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing program budgets and justifications, financial tracking and analysis, and overall tracking and coordination of funding forecasts-to-actuals.

Key Responsibilities:

* Responsible for organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of contract operational support functions involving multiple complex and inter-related project tasks that often require managing teams of contractor personnel at multiple locations.
* Provide overall direction of program activities.
* Manage and maintain contractor interface with the senior levels of the customer's organization.
* Consult with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables, ensuring conformance with program and project task schedules and costs and contractual obligations.
* Establish and maintain technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and customers, organize and assign responsibilities to subordinates, oversee the successful completion of all assigned tasks, and assume the initiative and provide support to marketing personnel in identifying and acquiring potential business.
* Work closely with NIAID business domain leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment with NIAID mission and goals.
* Establish Continuous Integration/ Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for all NIAID software applications.
* Monitor and report on program performance metrics, providing insights to Project Managers and leadership.
* Development and execution of program budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and analyzing expenditures.
* Managing finances and burn rates for the team and augmenting staff as needed
* Analyze financial data and trends, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
* Prepare financial reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
* Coordinate Other Direct Cost (ODC) procurement of supplies, materials, and supporting software licenses and service agreements.
* Ensure overall quality, compliance and delivery of contract requirements to include data calls and ad hoc requests.
* Supporting growth opportunities across the business unit as needed and marketing the solutions and accomplishments of the team. Required Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field.
* Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
* Minimum 10 years experience supporting IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, including support teams and ensuring quality of service operations.
* 5+ years of experience with Program Management, Financial Management, Portfolio Management or cloud migration/modernization initiatives.
* Applicable certifications including PMP (Project Management Professional) and ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library).
* Reside within the Washington DC Metro area
* Travel within the Washington DC Metro Area, and CONUS as needed. Desired Skills
* Ability to lead, mentor, and guide engineering teams to ensure adherence to best practices.
* Relevant Certifications (e.g. Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Network Defender (CND), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), etc.)
* Familiar with HHS Enterprise Life Cycle (ELPC) methodology. ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

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