CIO Task Lead

Description

SAIC is seeking an XT-CS-CIO Task Lead to serve as the Primary Point of Contact (POC) for the integrated XT-CS-CIO function under the DC3 TABO Task Order.

The XT-CS-CIO Task Lead will provide overall management and oversight of all activities performed by contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to satisfy the requirements identified in the PWS.

The lead will facilitate Government and Contractor communications, use industry-best standards and proven methodologies to track and document requirements and activities to allow for continuous monitoring and evaluation by the Government, and ensure all tasks are accomplished in accordance with the PWS.

The lead is responsible for the quality and efficiency of the Contractor's performance and shall assist the Government with all financial and business processes of the PWS, excluding inherently Governmental functions.

This role requires a senior IT leader with deep expertise in cybersecurity compliance, risk management, cross-directorate coordination, and enterprise IT governance — serving as the integrating authority across the XT, CS, and CIO functions.

This opportunity supports the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) — a Federal Cyber Center that delivers cyber capabilities to law enforcement, cybersecurity, and national security partners across the government.

This is a fully onsite position (Linthicum, MD);
REQUIRES a TS/SCI, a CISSP & PMP Certification.

The contract provides IT infrastructure, cloud/hybrid architecture, Dev Sec Ops , data strategy, AI/ML, and cybersecurity support across DC3 facilities in Maryland, Texas, Alabama, and Japan. Contractor teams are directly responsible for building, maintaining, securing, and defending DC3's global IT enterprise — from enterprise architecture and cloud migration to incident response and compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks — ensuring DC3 can continue its mission-critical cyber operations.

This role is pivotal in driving the successful execution of enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives by developing robust strategies, overseeing detailed project planning, and ensuring the smooth operation of the directorate. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in IT portfolio and project management. The CIO Services Task Lead is responsible for providing high-level strategic and operational support to the Chief Information Officer and the directorate, developing robust strategies, and ensuring the smooth operation of the CIO Directorate.

• Serve as the primary POC for the integrated XT-CS-CIO function
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, or CMMC to ensure organizational compliance
• Oversee regular cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate emerging threats
• Coordinate internal and external security audits to validate the effectiveness of controls
• Coordinate tasks among different project teams and manage cross-team dependencies to prevent resource conflicts
• Lead crisis response efforts during major breaches, ensuring timely detection, containment, and recovery
• Oversee the selection and management of third-party security vendors; ensure acquisitions meet organizational security standards
• Drive a "security-first" culture by leading organization-wide cybersecurity education and training programs
• Maintain the authority to make binding decisions for the Contractor's organization and proactively alert the Government to potential contractual, programmatic, or resource limitation issues
• Ensure all IT and Cybersecurity programs align with the DC3 mission and strategic goals

• Active or eligible for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented…