Program Manager

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CIS Secure will be leading a multi-year program in partnership with an industry Integrator to deliver a next-generation secure communication system for aircraft operations. Based in Ashburn, VA, this initiative will produce a ruggedized, military-grade VOIP solution that enables secure voice and data communication across multiple classified domains. The program spans the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis and preliminary design through prototyping, integration, and verification testing, executed under AS6500, AS9100, and CMMI standards.

The Program Manager
, reporting to the Senior Program Manager and alongside additional project leadership, will play a critical role in establishing processes, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, driving schedule and risk management, and ensuring readiness of all deliverables within the first 90 days. This effort offers an opportunity to help shape a program from the ground up and build an operational framework that will define long-term success.

At CIS Secure, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that designs and delivers cutting-edge, secure communications products for government and commercial clients. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact in national security and secure tech innovation. Come join one of Washington’s Best Places to Work 2022 & 2024 and do good work for a great purpose!

CIS Secure Computing, Inc. is a company that specializes in custom solutions of secure communications equipment. Our primary customers include organizations within the defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security communities whose missions depend heavily on their ability to communicate and exchange information in a secure manner and to operate in challenging physical environments. CIS Secure serves the secure communications market as a leading provider of communications and computing solutions for government and commercial customers.

CIS designs and manufactures a wide range of products, which include secure telephones (under the TSG protocol), secure computers, encrypted tactical communication systems, secure tele‑ and video‑conferencing systems, and a variety of specialty systems used in secure networks.

• Orchestrate end‑to‑end project execution ensuring on time, on scope, and on budget execution of DOD 5000 project.
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and mitigation plans to accurately measure project health and adjust course as necessary to ensure successful project execution if risks are realized.
• Develop burn profiles utilizing Basis of Estimate and Labor Rates to project weekly/monthly cost incurred.
• Serve as primary point of contact for key stakeholders including Executive Management.
• Mentor team members thus elevating the overall skillset of the team.
• Ensure processes are followed and deliverables are made exceeding internal quality standards and exceeding customer expectations.

• This position anticipates on‑site work with regular hours, Monday‑Friday. Occasional telework may be considered and will be discussed as a part of the interview process.

• Primary work location will be the CIS Secure headquarters located in Ashburn, VA. Minimal local travel is anticipated for this position.

All candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident at the time of application. All candidates must be clearable; an active and current DoD Secret clearance is highly preferred.

• All candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.
• All candidates must be clearable; an active and current DoD Secret clearance is highly preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Accounting or Engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

• Project Management Professional, PMP, highly preferred.

• 5+ years managing DoD 5000 projects with yearly revenue of $10M or greater.
• Familiar with Mil‑Standards.
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