Head of Programme Management

Role Description
Valiant Solutions is seeking a Program Manager, specifically skilled in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team. This position is primarily a telework arrangement, but ideally located in the Washington, DC Metro area.

• Lead a team that provides cybersecurity management for operational performance and compliance for all networks, systems, and applications.
• Offer centralized management of Security Assessments (SA), ongoing assessments, and new authorizations.
• Perform analysis to ensure security controls are consistently implemented.
• Integrate new technology with information security standards.
• Develop and execute plans for monitoring and assessing networks, systems, and applications.
• Support sustainment of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Interface with federal employees and contractors to perform necessary activities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience leading and managing cybersecurity projects.
• PMP Certification required.
• CISSP Certification required.
• Advanced degree in a technical/cyber-related field (direct experience or relevant certifications may substitute).
• Knowledge and practical understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Strong background and understanding of cybersecurity principles, industry security requirements, and best practices.
• Domain expertise and implementation experience providing best practices and recommendations.
• Proven experience leading and executing executive presentations, demonstrations, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Ensure projects and enhancements meet all requirements to complete projects within schedule, cost, and performance.
• Monitor each project, providing timely project assessment per the Contract Service.
• Participate in routine and periodic status meetings with key customer personnel.
• Provide Project management support following industry standards, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for project progress, risks, issues, and proposed resolutions.
• Perform operations management and project management for a variety of information technology deliverables and task orders.
• Strategic planning and solution development, both technical and business.
• Ensure project-defined deliverables are provided on time and quality reviewed.
• Establish project schedules and plans with Government Stakeholders.
• Track and provide performance management evaluations against the Project Plans.
• Ensure delivery on Program and Project deliverables.
• Provide presentations and develop demonstrations to support program reporting.
• Provide technical support for all team task areas.
• Facilitate requirements and data gathering.
• Develop and Refine Performance Management Metrics in accordance with Program Goals and Deliverable requirements sessions.

Benefits

• Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees.
• Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents.
• 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees.
• 100% Paid Certifications.
• 401K Matching up to 4%.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Federal Holidays.
• Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation.
• Wellness & Fitness Program.
• Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal.
• Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking.
• FSA programs for Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking.
• Referral Bonuses.