NCEP Program Manager - Active TS/SCI required

GDIT is seeking a Program Manager to support the National Cybersecurity Exercise Program (NCEP) efforts to enhance the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure.  This expanding program is part of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Exercises sub-division responsible for developing, designing, conducting, and analyzing exercises and workshops at the state, federal, regional, private sector, and international level. The exercises range from tabletop exercises intended to identify policy and process issues under a variety of authorities, with public and private sectors that incorporate network simulations to test command and control procedures, response mechanisms, and cross-sector coordination.

Candidate must be local to the office; Some telecommuting allowed

Specific duties, responsibilities and professional requirements for the position include:

Duties:

·         Manages and is responsible for the successful completion of all tasks in assigned program area including technical work, financial and business development activities.

·         Supervises assigned technical and PMO staff, including subordinate supervisors, and performs personnel actions including hiring and performance evaluation.

·         Directs program activities to meet client and organization work objectives and serves as a liaison with clients to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems.

·         Manages profitability and revenue growth of assigned program.

·         Assures quality of program products, services, and deliverables

·         Performs program financial management services, including financial analysis, budget and cost quote preparation, cost management, reconciliation, and profit enhancement.

·         Coordinates and monitors sub-contractor activities and administers subcontractor deliverables and finances.

·         Develops, reviews, and approves plans, schedules, and other program documents.

·         Prepares and provides various reports and technical reviews to senior management as requested.

·         Ensures compliance with relevant corporate and government policies and standards.

·         Responsible for organizing, directing, and managing aspects of contract operational support functions involving multiple complex and inter-related project tasks that often require managing teams of personnel.  

·         Consult with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables, ensuring conformance with program and project task schedules and costs and contractual obligations. 

·         Establish and maintain technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and customers.

·         Organize and assign responsibilities to subordinates and oversee the successful completion of assigned tasks

·         Manages special projects as required.

·         Help identify continuing opportunities to expand the potential exercise opportunities across the program's stakeholder communities.

·         Continue to expand and deepen the employee's cyber expertise through self-study, and formal coursework opportunities.

·         Keep abreast of current cyber intrusion, security, and incidents and trends for potential exercise inclusion.

Essential Qualifications:

·        Experience working with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) NCEP Branch 

·        Understanding of ISD and CISA Exercises priorities

·        Experience developing and executing cyber exercises

·        Strong and demonstratable leadership abilities

·        Problem Solver

·        Experience in a rapid paced, time sensitive, high-quality environment

·        Expert written and verbal communication skills along with expert customer service

·        Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize commitments, and manage time effectively including attention to detail

·        Expertise using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

·        Ability to respond to urgent and sensitive requests for information in a timely manner

·        Flexible, self-motivated, and able to adapt to changing circumstances

·        Time management and organizational skills

  Travel 10 - 25%

·        PMP or equivalent

• Candidate must possess a TS/SCI
• Candidate must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.

·        MA/MS, 10+ years of experience