Cybersecurity Program Management Consultant

Posted:
11/7/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ Washington, District of Columbia, United States ⋅ District of Columbia, United States ⋅ McLean, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Consulting

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

The consultant will support the client’s Program Management Office (PMO) focused on modernizing their Cybersecurity program. The Cybersecurity PMO coordinates with project-implementing divisions, provides oversight of cybersecurity investments to the client’s leadership, advises the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) on IT investments, and provides recommendations to leadership on Cybersecurity initiatives including Executive Order compliance and incident response.

Duties will include:

  • Provide management support, planning capabilities and business process analysis, and assist with developing briefing materials and executive level presentations to support project status briefings.
  • Assist leadership and team leads with the facilitation, preparation, and execution of bi-weekly Program Management Review (PMR) sessions with executive leadership and provide input for monthly performance dashboards.
  • Support the client’s Program Management Office (PMO) focused on modernizing their Cybersecurity program. The Cybersecurity PMO coordinates with project-implementing divisions, provides oversight of cybersecurity investments to the client’s leadership, advises the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) on IT investments, and provides recommendations to leadership on Cybersecurity initiatives including Executive Order compliance and incident response.
  • Provide management support, planning capabilities and business process analysis, and assist with developing briefing materials and executive level presentations to support project status briefings.
  • Assist leadership and team leads with the facilitation, preparation, and execution of bi-weekly Program Management Review (PMR) sessions with executive leadership and provide input for monthly performance dashboards.


What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree; OR FOUR (4) years’ experience related to Cybersecurity or Project/Program Management or Communications or IT Security and/or Technology Consultant
  • EIGHT (8) or more years’ experience related to Cybersecurity or Project/Program Management or Communications or IT Security and/or Technology Consultant

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Master’s Degree
  • Experience working within a PMO team and leading multiple workstreams.
  • Understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework and/or the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process.
  • Excellent presentation development and communication skills utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience Department of Justice experience a plus
  • PMP or similar certification

The annual salary range for this position is $125,600.00-$188,400.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


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