Senior Program Manager - Cybersecurity and Security Engineering

Job overview

The Senior Program Manager - Cybersecurity and Security Engineering is an onsite role based in Patuxent River, MD, with a salary range of $164,000 to $213,000 per year. This position supports COLSA Corporation's defense contract efforts, focusing on cyber warfare engineering and operational support services. This role exists to provide high-level leadership and administration for contracted defense efforts. The manager acts as the primary interface with government authorities, oversees program execution across multiple sites, and ensures compliance with federal and DoD acquisition regulations to support mission-critical cyber capabilities.

What you'll do

• Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort.
• Act as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on all technical and program/project matters.
• Oversee contractor execution of all contract requirements across multiple sites and functional areas.
• Manage acquisition and employment of program resources, including staffing, workforce planning, and tasking.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and DoD acquisition regulations, policies, and standards.
• Provide oversight of cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
• Monitor program performance, risks, and deliverables, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate program activities across stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and delivery.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

15+ years of related experience, including at least 3 years within the past 5 years

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

patuxent river md

colsa corporation

cybersecurity

program manager

dod

top secret clearance

security engineering

risk management

$164k-$213k

About the employer

COLSA Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.