Program Manager - Cybersecurity

ASSYST is seeking a Senior Project Manager with demonstrated experience managing Information Security programs within the Federal Government. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate cybersecurity assessment initiatives to strengthen and standardize security maturity. This role oversees the execution of NIST Cybersecurity Framework based assessments, ensuring consistent implementation and collaboration with agency stakeholders. The PM will drive actionable outcomes to enhance risk management and improve overall cybersecurity posture. Key Responsibilities Oversee the team to support full RMF lifecycle to achieve and maintain ATO for federal systems Monitor, track, and report on overall contract performance, including progress against schedule, deliverable status, risks, and issues. Ensure contractor adherence to this solicitation and subsequent work orders, quality standards, coordination procedures, and data handling protocols. Serve as the central project lead, ensuring alignment to establish a standardized and objective cybersecurity maturity baseline. Develop and maintain project tracking mechanisms to enable leadership to monitor cybersecurity maturity progress, measure the impact of security investments, and support informed decision-making. Annual Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) reporting and audits, ensuring all managerial and technical security controls meet federal standards Manages cybersecurity resources and engages with stakeholders daily to gather input on program priorities, service needs, and policy or procedure changes affecting delivery, ISSO training program, coordination with all parties, and support for the roadmap and improvement processes. Proactively engage with leadership to support their strategy direction, oversee day-to-day operation across teams to ensure continuity and coordinated execution. manage contract and the agency policies, procedures, workforce and technology changes. Work as a back to ISSO and advisory role. Provide standard reporting, AOPs, contingency plans, communication plans, technology baselines, and Section 508 accessibility requirements across all teams Lead the workforce enablement, mentorship, personnel transition activities, onboarding and offboarding Required Experience 8+ years of experience in federal cybersecurity or information assurance, including leading the RMF lifecycle in alignment with NIST to achieve and maintain ATO for federal systems. Experience managing ISSOs, workforce training program and other teams to support systems across the agency's departments Experience supporting FISMA compliance activities, including annual reporting, security audits, and documentation reviews. Hands-on experience managing vulnerability assessments and remediation programs, using tools such as Tenable Nessus, with responsibility for tracking findings and mitigation through POA&M processes. Experience overseeing third-party software and cloud security compliance, including alignment with FedRAMP requirements, and managing cybersecurity initiatives using Agile methodologies with tools like Jira. Proven ability to manage cybersecurity program performance, including tracking deliverables, risks, and security maturity metrics, while providing leadership with actionable reporting to support informed decision-making. We are proud to offer a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and more in order for our employees to maintain a secure work/life balance. ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr