Cybersecurity Project Manager

Cybersecurity Project Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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Job Description: 

CACI is seeking an experienced and dedicated Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead information technology projects within the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP). This role directly aligns with the DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Framework work role for Information Technology (IT) Project Manager at the Intermediate level. The successful candidate will be the primary project manager, responsible for planning, executing, and delivering IT projects that provide unique services or products within the CSSP, ensuring cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the lifecycle. This role includes overseeing the work of, mentoring, and developing a junior project manager. This position requires availability for project oversight and coordination, potentially including support outside standard hours to meet mission and project deadlines. 

 

The Opportunity:  

Join a CACI team where the mission is critical, and the team culture is paramount. We are building a positive, fun, collaborative, and light-hearted environment focused on collective success and individual growth. Our leadership is committed to: 

Culture: Fostering an engaging workplace through gamified cyber concepts (tabletop exercises, Backdoors & Breaches card game), team contests, informative lunch-and-learn sessions, active participation in local youth cyber programs, and opportunities to attend leading industry conventions like DEFCON and BSIDES. You'll lead projects in a dynamic cybersecurity environment while contributing to a positive team atmosphere. 

Training: Championing life-long learning. We prioritize robust training programs aligned with your career goals and DoD requirements, focusing on advanced project management methodologies, cybersecurity integration, risk management, and leadership skills. Our leadership provides mentorship, and you will mentor junior staff. 

Talent Management: Investing in your future and your team's. Every team member receives a detailed and fully customized Individual Development Plan (IDP). You will actively contribute to talent management by mentoring and developing junior project management staff, facilitating growth opportunities, and ensuring team members remain challenged and engaged. 

This is an excellent opportunity to lead impactful cybersecurity projects, mentor developing talent, and contribute significantly to national security within a supportive and growth-oriented organization. 

Responsibilities: 

As the Cybersecurity Project Manager, you will lead and manage IT projects within the CSSP, including but not limited to: 

• Project Management: Directly manage all phases of assigned cybersecurity-related IT projects (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, closure) using appropriate methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and quality (KSAT 107, 680A). 

• Requirements & Security Integration: Lead capabilities and requirements analysis efforts (KSAT 16). Ensure security practices, principles, and requirements are defined and integrated throughout the project lifecycle and acquisition processes (KSAT 129, 325A, 1018, 1148B). 

• Risk Management: Develop and implement methods to monitor and measure project risk, compliance, and assurance efforts (KSAT 108, 537). Oversee project-related supply chain risk management activities (KSAT 979, 1037). 

• Performance Monitoring & Improvement: Identify and track key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed (KSAT 203). Lead ongoing optimization and problem-solving effort