Program Manager (Cybersecurity)

Position Description:

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to join our rapidly growing team. Valiant Solutions is a cybersecurity company that delivers cutting-edge security solutions to our government clients.  This is your chance to work with a wide range of technologies for a company that cares about its employees- Valiant has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area TEN years in a row!   If you’ve got that ‘can-do’ attitude and possess the skills below, we’d love to talk to you about this exciting opportunity.

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of contractor personnel and Task Order performance including technical delivery and P&L. You will be responsible for the hands-on technical management of Valiant Cybersecurity and other Information Technology Federal engagements, supporting the evolution of the Government customer's IT  posture. You will actively participate in Valiant’s Knowledge Centers and grow your professional expertise in emerging cybersecurity tools and techniques. You will lead your team to ensure the program's accomplishments are documented and known for broader company efforts through white papers, briefing materials, and proposals. As a Program Manager, you should be able to execute with limited direction, anticipate customer needs and proactively support those needs, and be responsible for all project deliverables. The candidate will have had prior experience working with a wide variety of technologies, be well-versed in the current state of Information Security, and be able to interpret the requirements of relevant governing bodies (NIST, OMB, GAO, etc). The candidate must interface with federal employees and contractors to perform the required activities. The ideal candidate will have prior experience performing similar work for a federal client, including strategic planning, solution development, and FISMA assessments.

This position allows for 100% remote work and it's highly preferred the Program Manager is located in the Washington D.C. Metro area. Remote work necessitates a high-level of trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy. 

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or related degree 
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is required
• 10+ years of experience performing Program Manager functions and responsibilities with five (5) years in a supervisory capacity
• Experience with designing and implementing information security plans for enterprises with diverse sets of complex applications, databases, network connections, and communications subsystems
• Requires competence and experience in human resource management, problem-solving, and quality assurance techniques. Also requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge and practical understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance 
• Experience working with a wide variety of technologies, be well versed in the current state of Information Security and be able to interpret requirements of relevant governing bodies (NIST, FISMA, OMB, GAO, etc).
• Experience managing personnel in multiple locations across the United States
• Experience interfacing with senior levels of customer organizations
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing projects with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work toward a strict deadline
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work towards strict deadlines
• Domain expertise and implantation experience providing best practices and recommendations to support the resolution of project challenges, both business and technical
• Ability to lead in an Agile framework (conduct backlog grooming with the client; create tasks and clearly document the “Definition of Done,” assign in daily scrum, conduct retrospectives)
• Proven experience leading and executing executive presentations, demonstrations, and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications
• Experience implementing security procedures in accordance with best practice methodologies such as Carnegie Mellon’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI). Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) standards and/or the IT Information Library (ITIL)
• Knowledge of federal IT policy, regulations, and best practices, including NIST and FIPS guidelines
• Experience managing a program of 50 people or more 

Responsibilities:

• Provides Cybersecurity thought leadership in areas such as Governance, Risk and Compliance, Security and Network Engineering, Cloud Security, and Security Operations
• Responsible for the hands-on technical management of Valiant Cybersecurity Federal engagements, supporting the evolution of the government customer's cybersecurity posture, taking an active role in Valiant’s Knowledge Centers, and growing professional expertise in emerging cybersecurity tools and techniques
• Ensure projects and enhancements meet all requirements to complete the projects within schedule, cost, and performance
• Monitor each project by providing timely project assessment per the Contract Service
• Participate in routine and periodic status meetings with key customer personnel, at times on short notice, to convey the current status and risks presented
• Provide Project management support following industry standards, frameworks, and methodologies to perform a variety of project management functions such as project management plans, work breakdown structure/schedules, risk mitigation plans, and project timelines
• Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) of project progress, risks, issues, and proposed resolutions
• Perform operations management and project management for various information technology deliverables and task orders
• Strategic planning and solution development, both technical and business
• Ensure project-defined deliverables are provided on time and have been quality reviewed (e.g., SOPs, Configuration Guides, Training Documentation, Project Schedules)
• Establish project schedules and plans with Government Stakeholders
• Track and provide performance management evaluations against Project Plans 
• Ensure delivery of Program and Project deliverables (e.g., Weekly Team and Project Status Reporting, Bi-Weekly Program Reporting, Timesheet Review, Performance Management Metric Analysis)
• Provide presentations and develop demonstrations for reporting in support of the program
• Provide technical support for all team task areas (e.g., systems engineering and integration, service design and delivery)
• Facilitate requirements and data gathering
• Develop and Refine Performance Management Metrics in accordance with Program Goals and Deliverable requirements sessions.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to)

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

Remote Work Policy 

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.