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Description

  

   

DSFederal Inc, is seeking a Program Manager who will lead a complex cybersecurity program supporting the Office of Information Security (OIS) within a federal agency. This role is responsible for interfacing with government leadership, managing a team of cybersecurity professionals, and ensuring operational success across strategic communications, governance, engagement, and tactical implementation. The Program Manager must demonstrate leadership in cybersecurity operations, strong organizational skills, and experience managing multidisciplinary teams in support of a federal cybersecurity mission. This is a contingent Position.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the government, coordinating directly with the CISO, DCISO, Division Directors, Branch Chiefs, and Program Leads.
• Oversee multiple task leads responsible for strategic communications, cybersecurity governance, and engagement support.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive engagement tracking system to support strategic and tactical plan initiatives.
• Research and track internal and external cybersecurity events, conferences, and engagement opportunities; maintain a current inventory of engagements.
• Prepare communications content including briefing materials, speaker notes, blog posts, social media content, summaries, presentations, and speeches.
• Manage logistics for conference and event participation, including scheduling and after-action reporting.
• Lead planning and facilitation of strategic off-sites, meetings, and team reviews such as OCISO All Hands and leadership meetings.
• Support executive reporting through standardized templates, ensuring alignment with HHS policies and schedules.
• Coordinate strategic and technical recommendations on cybersecurity initiatives, legislation impacts, and governance.
• Monitor and analyze federal cybersecurity legislation and budget resolutions and advise on their implications.
• Provide monthly activity and engagement reports to leadership and maintain centralized documentation on SharePoint or equivalent platforms.
• Support program-level coordination of the Cyber Award program including nominations, events, and post-award activities.
• Ensure excellent customer service, timely responses to inquiries, and compliance with government guidance.

Requirements

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years supporting cybersecurity senior leadership in program or project management roles.
• Experience supporting leadership with internal and public-facing engagements, conferences, and executive presentations.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity policy and reporting frameworks such as FISMA, NIST, OMB guidance, and government performance reporting.
• Experience working with federal IT or cybersecurity stakeholders is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing high-visibility presentations and reports.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Cybersecurity, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Certifications

• Preferred but not required:
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Government Communicator or equivalent (e.g., IABC, NAGC) 
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile

Who We Are:

DSFederal is a leader in health IT and data analytics that delivers innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery and address critical challenges, including cancer surveillance, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and COVID-19 emergency response. Our highly experienced professionals serve over 50 different federal clients on over 80 projects. Our people are united by one mission to improve human life through transformative solutions. www.dsfederal.com.

What We Can Offer You:

DSFederal attracts the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and more. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional services, and technology-focused organization, we encourage you to apply.

Our Mission: Improve human life through transformative solutions.

Our Core Values: Integrity, People First, Disciplined Business Practices, Customer Centric, Value Creation

EEO Statement: DSFederal is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

E-Verify Statement: DSFederal utilizes the E-Verify program for every potential new hire. This makes it possible for us to confirm that every employee who works for DSFederal is eligible to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify you can call 1-800-255-7688 or visit their website by clicking the logo below. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Homeland Security

Instruction: To apply for the position, please submit an application package that includes a one-page bio and resume. The bio and resume must include your experience related to the skills and qualifications necessary for this position.

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Salary Description
$120-$140k