Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Assessment Manager

Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Assessment Manager-FT Edera L3C is a fast-growing healthcare consultancy that connects expert minds in healthcare to create transformational solutions. Edera is an L3C, a social enterprise that places purpose before profit, reinvesting excess profits into communities or clients. Position Description Top Secret Clearance Required. The Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Assessment Manager will support the Defense Healthcare Management Systems (DHMS) Program Executive Office (PEO) in executing tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and delivering Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). The role will lead the coordination and execution of a comprehensive Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Cyber Resilience & Survivability (R&S) assessment across DHMS and its subordinate Project Management Offices (PMOs). Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, requirements elicitation, analysis of current-state cybersecurity capabilities to identify compliance gaps, and guiding the development of an actionable implementation framework with gap closure recommendations, ROI analysis, and milestone-based planning. Type of Employment Full-time, W2; DC-based with minimal travel required. Salary Range $150,000-160,000 (W2, commensurate with experience and qualifications). Reporting Reports to: Hiring Manager. Direct reports: This role may have one to two direct reports. Responsibilities Lead Zero Trust and Cyber Resilience & Survivability (R&S) assessment efforts for DHMS and its PMOs. Manage stakeholder working groups to identify cyber compliance gaps and remediation options. Oversee creation of ROI-based roadmaps to inform investment decisions and track compliance milestones. Support the drafting and delivery of contract data requirements lists (CDRLs) for PEO DHMS. Translate DoD cybersecurity guidance (e.g., CSEIG, NIST 800-207) into actionable technical and operational plans. Document functional requirements, traceability matrices, and process maps. Coordinate across interdisciplinary teams including engineering, acquisition, and cybersecurity operations. Knowledge and Skills Required In-depth understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and DoD cyber compliance frameworks. Experience facilitating interagency collaboration and requirements definition. Strong documentation, stakeholder communication, and presentation skills. Familiarity with DoD program lifecycle and acquisition standards. Education/Certification Required Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT Management, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field. Experience Required 12+ years’ experience as a functional analyst or project lead supporting federal cyber initiatives. Experience conducting cyber assessments and leading technical teams in the DoD space. Technical Skills Required Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Agile collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence). Familiarity with NIST RMF, CMMC, DoD CIO Zero Trust Strategy. Desirable (Not Required) Skills/Experience PMP or SAFe certification. Prior military or DHA experience. Additional Information All applicants must be US citizens and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Edera participates in the E-Verify program and is a drug‑free workplace. Edera is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Edera prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Edera takes affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without regard to these protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr