Senior Project Manager for Cyber Security

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy.  Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.   

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.  
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

The Cybersecurity Department is seeking a high-level performer to join our team as a Senior Project Manager to coordinate Cybersecurity projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, project oversight, coordinating the execution of the Higher Headquarters Cyber Performance Guidance (PEG), and communicate progress to the Senior Manager, Cyber & Physical Security Systems. This role ensures projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with applicable standards. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Manager, Cyber & Physical Security Systems while supporting other Cybersecurity functions, including the Security Engineering, Incident Response, and Continuous Monitoring Sections. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex cybersecurity projects (<$5M TPC) from initiation to closures, ensuring all projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate the execution of the Higher Headquarters Cyber Performance Guidance (PEG), ensuring all deliverables and requirements are met effectively.
• Define project scope, develop detailed plans, set timelines, and meticulously manage resources to achieve project objectives within defined budget, risk, and quality constraints.
• Coordinate and direct daily management activities, overseeing the implementation of cybersecurity policies, directives, and initiatives.
• Utilize MSTS project management processes, techniques and tools to effectively support the Project Management Directorate mission.  
• Monitor project process and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assure deadlines, quality standards, and cost targets are consistently met.
• Conduct self-assessments and site surveys to develop and maintain meaningful metrics for performance and compliance.
• Track and manage critical cybersecurity deliverables, security package status, and the expiration/renewal of security-related documentation (e.g., ATO letters, MOUs).
• Serve as the primary liaison between business and technical stakeholders for cybersecurity projects, facilitating seamless communication and alignment.
• Manage communication between project stakeholders and team members, ensuring clarity and addressing differing needs and expectations.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and performance to the Senior Manager, Cyber & Physical Security Systems, and other executive leaders.
• Act as the central point of contact for data calls related to cybersecurity projects and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience and at least 5 years related professional experience.
  • Relevant certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or similar are highly desirable.
• Previous project management experience and responsibilities should include:
  • Managing small projects (<$5M TPC) and project teams (<10 people) through representative project lifecycle phases.
  • Defining, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and successfully completing cybersecurity projects within defined schedule, costs, risk, and quality constraints.
  • Maintaining satisfaction with stakeholders with differing needs and expectations and effectively managing communication between project stakeholders and team members.
  • Identifying and ensuring compliance with project requirements in the development of cybersecurity products and delivera