Deputy Program Manager, Cyber Mission Integration & Modernization

About the role

The Deputy Program Manager, Cyber Mission Integration & Modernization supports a large-scale CISA portfolio focused on advancing cybersecurity mission outcomes, enterprise modernization, and integrated service delivery across multiple mission areas. This role serves as a key leader within the program management team, responsible for bridging mission operations, cybersecurity strategy, enterprise architecture, modernization initiatives, and program execution.

Responsibilities

• Mission Integration & Solution Development
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to identify shared mission needs, dependencies, and opportunities for capability integration.
• Translate customer requirements into scalable, repeatable, and mission-focused solutions.
• Identify opportunities to standardize services, reduce duplication, and improve operational efficiency across the portfolio.
• Facilitate integration across delivery, cybersecurity, engineering, and mission support functions.
• Support the development of reusable service models, governance frameworks, and operational best practices.
• Modernization & Technical Strategy
• Partner with technical leaders to develop and mature modernization roadmaps aligned to customer mission goals.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, cybersecurity capabilities, and modernization opportunities.
• Support future-state solution development involving cloud, hybrid, Zero Trust, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Conduct mission, capability, and operational gap analyses to inform strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to innovation planning and development of a portfolio-level modernization pipeline.
• Cybersecurity & Enterprise Transformation
• Support cybersecurity, mission integration, and modernization efforts across operational and technical environments.
• Advise stakeholders on implementation of scalable cybersecurity solutions and enterprise technology improvements.
• Affirm mission capabilities with evolving federal cybersecurity directives, CISA guidance, and modernization initiatives.
• Promote integration between cybersecurity operations, enterprise architecture, technology modernization, and mission delivery objectives.
• Program Leadership & Mission Execution
• Support day-to-day execution and management of a large federal cybersecurity and IT services portfolio consisting of multiple projects, delivery teams, and stakeholders.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, priorities, and execution activities across multiple workstreams.
• Support customer governance activities, executive reviews, program planning, and strategic decision-making forums.
• Partner with delivery leads to ensure alignment between mission priorities, customer expectations, and operational execution.
• Team Leadership
• Direct and mentor the Capability Enablement Team, including Project Managers, Business Analysts, Technical Writers, and Communications resources.
• Foster collaboration across technical, operational, and program management teams.
• Support professional development and high performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust suitability.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading federal programs, technology modernization initiatives, cybersecurity programs, enterprise architecture efforts, or mission integration activities.
• Experience supporting federal civilian agencies, preferably DHS, CISA, or other cybersecurity-focused organizations.
• Experience managing complex programs or portfolios involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and delivery teams.
• Demonstrated experience translating technical strategies and mission requirements into executable plans and operational outcomes.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, cloud modernization, Zero Trust, enterprise architecture, or federal technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across technical and operational organizations.
• Strong strategic planning, systems thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting executive customer interactions and governance activities.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting DHS, CISA, federal cybersecurity, or critical infrastructure missions.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, Zero Trust Maturity Models, or enterprise cybersecurity modernization initiatives.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, FEAF, DoDAF, or similar approaches.
• Experience with cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS, Azure, or FedRAMP-authorized solutions.
• Experience developing modernization roadmaps, future-state architectures, or transformation strategies.
• Experience managing cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, incident response, or security engineering initiatives.

Benefits

General Description of Benefits

Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000

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