Program Manager (Zero Trust)
Program Manager enabling a government CIO's Zero Trust cybersecurity program: handling planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, risk management, executive briefings, and compliance documentation in support of the Government Zero Trust Program Manager. Work aligns with DoD, IC, and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- McLean, VA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Support program planning, execution, and oversight for the Zero Trust program
- Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations
- Track program performance and report progress to leadership
- Identify risks and recommend corrective actions
- Expertise in Zero Trust principles, concepts, and best practices
- Align program activities with DoD, IC, and federal cybersecurity frameworks
- Maintain program documentation, schedules, and deliverables
- Prepare executive-level briefings, status reports, and program updates
- Maintain records for compliance with DIA CIO reporting and audit requirements
Full description
The Program Manager serves as a key enabler for the CIO’s Zero Trust (ZT) program. This role provides direct program management support, coordination, and administrative oversight to ensure successful planning, execution, and governance of ZT initiatives. The specialist ensures programming milestones, deliverables, and communications are efficiently managed, while supporting the Government ZT Program Manager in driving enterprise-wide cybersecurity transformation.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Planning & Oversight
- Support the Government ZT Program Manager in program planning, execution, and oversight activities.
- Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations.
- Track program performance against established objectives and report progress to leadership.
- Identify risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain project momentum.
Technical & Strategic Support
- Provide expertise and recommendations on Zero Trust principles, concepts, and best practices.
- Support the integration of ZT objectives with broader the CIO cybersecurity initiatives.
- Ensure program activities align with DoD, IC, and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
Administrative & Reporting Support
- Provide administrative support to maintain program documentation, schedules, and deliverables.
- Assist in preparing executive-level briefings, status reports, and program updates.
- Maintain accurate records for compliance with DIA CIO reporting and audit requirements