Program Manager

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Program Manager, specifically skilled in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team.

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, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

This position is primarily a telework arrangement, but ideally located in the Washington, DC Metro area. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below.

The Program Manager will lead a team that provides cybersecurity management for operational performance and compliance for all networks, systems and applications, offers centralized management of Security Assessments (SA), ongoing assessments, new authorizations, purpose information security technical and administrative solutions, performs analysis to ensure security controls are consistently implemented, integrates new technology with information security standards, develops and executes plans for monitoring and assessing networks, systems and applications, supports sustainment of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), formerly known as the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process.

The candidate will have had prior experience working with a wide variety of technologies, be well-versed in the current state of Information Security, and be able to interpret requirements of relevant governing bodies (NIST, OMB, GAO, etc).

As a Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of contractor personnel and Task Order performance, including technical delivery and ideally P&L. You will be responsible for the hands-on technical management of Valiant Cybersecurity and other Information Technology Federal engagements, supporting the evolution of the Government customer's IT posture. You will take an active role in Valiant’s Knowledge Centers and grow professional expertise in emerging Cybersecurity tools and techniques.

You will lead your team to ensure the accomplishments of the program are documented and known for broader company efforts through whitepapers, briefing materials, and proposals. As Program Manager, you should be able to execute with limited direction, anticipate customer needs and proactively support those needs, and be responsible for all project deliverables. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with a wide variety of technologies and be well-versed in the current state of Information Security for Government clients.

The program manager will be required to interface with federal employees and contractors to perform the necessary activities.

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience leading and managing cybersecurity projects with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work towards strict deadlines
• PMP Certification required
• CISSP Certification required
• Advanced degree in a technical/cyber-related field. Direct experience or directly relevant certifications may substitute for the academic credentials
• Knowledge and practical understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• Strong background and understanding of cybersecurity principles, industry security requirements, and best practices.
• Domain expertise and implementation experience, providing best practices and recommendations to support the resolution of project challenges, both business and technical.
• Proven experience leading and executing executive presentations, demonstrations, and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ensure projects and enhancements meet all requirements to ensure the projects are completed within schedule, cost, and performance.
• Monitor each project, providing timely project assessment per the Contract Service.
• Participate in routine and periodic status meetings with key customer personnel, at times on short notice, to convey current status and present risks.
• Provide Project management support following industry standards, frameworks, and methodologies to perform a variety of project management functions such as; project management plans, work breakdown structure/schedules, risk mitigation plans and project timelines.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs), for project progress, risks, issues, and proposed resolutions.
• Perform operations…