Senior Program Manager-Cyber Warfare

About the role

COLSA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a defense contract delivering cyber warfare engineering, cybersecurity, and operational support services. This is a high-impact leadership role supporting mission-critical cyber capabilities, offering the opportunity to shape program execution, influence strategic direction, and lead multidisciplinary teams at the forefront of national defense. This position is located on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This position is contingent upon contract award. The selected candidate will be proposed as Key Personnel in accordance with proposal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort.
• Serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on all technical and program/project matters.
• Oversee contractor execution of all contract requirements across multiple sites and functional areas.
• Manage the acquisition and employment of program resources, including staffing, workforce planning, and tasking.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal and DoD acquisition regulations, policies, and standards.
• Provide oversight of cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
• Monitor program performance, risks, and deliverables and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate program activities across stakeholders to ensure effective execution and delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 15 years of related experience, including at least 3 years of relevant experience within the past 5 years.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience related to Information Assurance (IA), Cyber Security, and/or Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities in a DoD or Other Government Agency platform/weapons system or IT infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex technical programs, including program execution, personnel and resource management, and coordination with Government customers.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI access.
• Must be able to work on-site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical, business, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD, Navy, or other DoD aviation programs.
• Experience managing large, complex, multi-site and/or IDIQ/task-order-based contracts.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams supporting cyber, IT, engineering, or related technical programs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Relevant cybersecurity/IT certifications aligned with DoD 8140.

Pay

Minimum Salary $164,000.00 Maximum Salary $220,000.00 Salary Type Annually

Benefits

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.