Program Manager - Cybersecurity

Program Manager (Contingent Upon Award)Diligent Consulting is seeking a skilled and driven Program Manager (PM) to lead cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) engineering efforts for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of cyber professionals safeguarding Navy systems, ensuring compliance, and supporting warfighter readiness.Responsibilities:Serve as the primary point of contact between the Government and the contractor team.Lead program execution in RMF engineering, STIGs, compliance audits, and vulnerability remediation.Manage all aspects of project planning, cost control, schedule tracking, and performance monitoring.Guide and mentor a geographically distributed cybersecurity team to maintain technical excellence.Align cybersecurity execution with DoD and Navy security policies, including NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8500.01/8510.01, and NAVSEA A&A guidelines.Coordinate with ISSMs, Authorizing Officials, and technical leads to deliver complete and accurate RMF packages.Promote continuous improvement practices and security innovation across the project lifecycle.Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline10+ years of IT program/project management experienceMinimum 5 years in cybersecurity/information assurance rolesExperience managing RMF Steps 0–6, STIG implementation, and vulnerability managementDemonstrated success managing cybersecurity teams and working with DoD stakeholdersFamiliarity with Navy and DoD cybersecurity governance and RMF policiesStrong communication, leadership, and risk management skillsPreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in a technical disciplinePMP, CISSP, or CISM certificationsExperience supporting Naval or DoD cybersecurity programsClearance:Active Secret Clearance requiredTop Secret Clearance preferredWhy Join Us:Mission-critical work that directly supports national securityCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefitsOpportunities for professional development and leadershipCollaborative, purpose-driven team culture