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Description of Task to be Performed:
AnaVation is seeking a senior-level Cybersecurity Program Manager (GRC) with an active Top Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will have Federal Program Management experience with teams of at least 20 cybersecurity personnel plus hands-on experience leading IT Security Audits and SA&A activities. This is a full-time position located onsite with our customer in Washington DC.
What you will be doing
- Fully accountable for planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of program scope, schedule, cost, technical, and staffing performance and activities on complex cybersecurity contracts to ensure exceptional service delivery
- Manage subcontractors to ensure their strict adherence to AnaVation and client standards of quality and performance; provide a “one team” view to the client
- Ensure timely, complete, high-quality contract deliverables; ensure SLOs are met or exceeded 100% of the time
- Interface with client’s senior management personnel, including briefings up to CIO/CISO level
- Lead IT Security Audits including FISMA, FISCAM, IRS, and OIG
- Leverages industry knowledge, best practices, lessons learned and stakeholder feedback to develop, implement and continuously improve GRC services
- Optimize processes to maximize efficiencies within the team and program, including GRC automation and functional integration across task areas and teams
- Be a positive change agent, both within and outside the organization; propagate our corporate culture throughout the program
- Lead risk management activities, including identification and recommended mitigations; track and manage risks and issues through closure
- Build, grow, and develop high-performing teams aligned with the client’s mission and strategy
- Manage program personnel to include interviewing, hiring, performance evaluations, compensation, and training and development
- Guide and mentor subordinate managers, team leads, and staff
- Work closely with the client to function as the single point of contact and accountability, ensuring that all technical work, communications, and decision-making remain aligned, timely, and defensible
- Serve as Quality Control Manager ensuring all deliverables and assigned tasks meet QASP requirements
- Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions
- Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision
Required Qualifications:
- Active PMP, CISSP, and CISM certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Business, or related
- 15+ years managing GRC-centric cybersecurity programs with at least 25 people
- 5+ years leading IT security audits including FISMA, FISCAM, IRS, OIG, etc
- 1+ years leading FISMA metrics reporting
- 1+ years leading cybersecurity shared services (e.g., SOC-aaS, GRC-aaS)
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Experience with IT Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) processes and documentation sufficient to mentor and advise team members
- Experience with GRC tools such as vulnerability management, vulnerability scanning, endpoint management, data protection, SIEM, and GRC automation platforms
- Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations
- Expert-level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision
- This position is currently performed remotely but the work location is subject to change at the customer’s sole discretion. Candidates must be located in the DC-metro area and be willing to adapt to a hybrid or on site work location in Washington DC if required.
Minimum Qualifications (Education/Certifications, Experience, etc):
Clearance:
Other Required Skills & Qualifications:
Location:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience as an ISSO/ISSM/ISSE or SCA
Benefits
- Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
- 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
- 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
- 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
- 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
- Competitive Pay
- Generous paid leave and holiday package
- Tuition and training reimbursement
- Life and AD&D Insurance
