RAS Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

This is a contingent position based on contract win.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Research Application Services (RAS) Project Manager to be responsible for coordinating cybersecurity support activities associated with Research Application Services environments. This role serves as the primary coordinator between program leadership, cybersecurity teams, system owners, researchers, and Government stakeholders to ensure RAS-related security, compliance, and operational activities are effectively planned, tracked, and executed.

The RAS Project Manager oversees project schedules, stakeholder communications, risk management activities, action tracking, and integration of RAS cybersecurity requirements into broader cybersecurity operations. The position works closely with RMF, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, and Technical Operations teams to support research systems and applications.

This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day coordination of cybersecurity support activities for Research Application Services (RAS).
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Serve as the central coordination point between Research Application Services stakeholders and cybersecurity operational teams.
• Coordinate RAS participation in governance reviews, risk reviews, continuous monitoring reviews, and cybersecurity planning activities.
• Ensure RAS activities are integrated into portfolio-level cybersecurity reporting, metrics, dashboards, and executive briefing materials.
• Coordinate activities across cybersecurity, infrastructure, application, and business teams.
• Monitor project progress and ensure activities remain aligned with objectives.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, stakeholder discussions, and action-item reviews.
• Track project risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies.
• Integrate RAS cybersecurity activities into the overall program management framework.
• Coordinate support for research applications, associated systems, and related cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ensure RAS-related activities are reflected in project schedules, reporting mechanisms, and governance processes.
• Support planning and execution of cybersecurity initiatives impacting research-focused environments.
• Coordinate with RMF, Assessment & Authorization, GRC, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, and Incident Response teams.
• Ensure cybersecurity deliverables, findings, risks, and remediation efforts are properly tracked and reported.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience supporting Federal IT or cybersecurity programs.
• Experience managing multiple projects, workstreams, or operational initiatives.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity, compliance, or technology programs.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Familiarity with:
• NIST RMF (SP 800-37)
• FISMA
• Federal cybersecurity compliance requirements
• IT governance and operational processes
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more of the following certifications:
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • PMI-ACP
  • CAPM
  • Security+
  • CGRC (formerly CAP)
  • CISSP

• Experience supporting HHS or other Federal civilian agencies.
• Experience supporting research, scientific, healthcare, or biomedical environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity governance and compliance programs.
• Experience coordinating RMF, vulnerability management, incident response, or continuous monitoring activities.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Microsoft Project, Jira, Archer, eMASS, or similar management platforms.
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted application environments.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

What We Can Offer You:

• At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
• Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.
• Flexible Work Environment

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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