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Quantum Sky is searching for a Program Manager, Cyberspace Operations for a Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Cyber Forensics Laboratory (CFL) opportunity supporting digital forensics, incident response, cyber investigations, and operational mission support activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage scope, schedule, cost, technical execution, staffing performance, and operational activities supporting the DC3 Cyber Forensics Laboratory (CFL) mission.
• Provide overall program leadership for digital forensics, cyber incident response, intrusion analysis, malware analysis, evidence management, analytics, and mission support operations.
• Serve as the primary interface to Government leadership, including the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), CFL Director, and senior mission stakeholders.
• Manage contractor personnel and subcontractors to ensure adherence to Quantum Sky and Government quality standards, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements, and contractual performance objectives.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of all contract deliverables, including Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), Program Management Plans (PMPs), Risk Management Plans (RMPs), metrics reporting, and operational briefings.
• Lead risk management activities including identification, mitigation planning, issue tracking, escalation management, and operational recovery planning.
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, retention, workforce development, and surge support activities within classified operational environments.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, workflow optimization, automation, analytics, and FFP execution readiness.
• Manage program execution in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF/STIG requirements, and classified operational handling procedures.
• Ensure compliance with chain-of-custody procedures, evidence handling standards, and forensic quality assurance processes supporting ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Provide operational oversight supporting forensic examination workflows, cyber investigative support, DFIR operations, and mission analytics activities.
• Coordinate with Government and contractor stakeholders to support transition-in, transition-out, staffing readiness, and operational continuity requirements.
• Develop and present executive-level briefings, dashboards, metrics, and program performance updates to Government leadership.
• Lead and mentor high-performing operational and technical teams aligned to the DC3 mission and Quantum Sky corporate objectives.
• Manage contract financials, staffing forecasts, subcontractor performance, and operational execution to ensure mission success and contractual compliance.
• Occasional travel to Government and operational sites may be required.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience managing large Federal cyber, intelligence, DFIR, cybersecurity, or mission support programs.
• 3+ years of recent experience supporting DoD cyber operations, digital forensics, cyber investigations, incident response, or classified operational environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs supporting TS/SCI-cleared personnel and classified mission operations.
• Strong experience managing scope, schedules, staffing, contract financials, subcontractors, and operational performance metrics.
• Experience supporting ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environments, forensic operations, cybersecurity operations centers, or investigative mission support is highly desired.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, collaboration tools, dashboards, and program management applications.
• Experience developing and managing Program Management Plans (PMPs), Risk Management Plans (RMPs), staffing plans, and operational reporting.
• PMP certification required.
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, mission-driven environments with changing priorities and operational tempo.

Desired:

• Master's Degree.
• CISSP, Security+, GCFA, GCIH, GCFE, DFE, or related cybersecurity/forensics certifications.
• Experience supporting DC3, AFCYBER, USCYBERCOM, NSA, CISA, DoD law enforcement, or Intelligence Community missions.
• Experience supporting DFIR, malware analysis, cyber threat intelligence, or digital evidence management environments.
• Experience with analytics modernization, workflow automation, AI/ML-enabled cyber operations, or operational dashboarding.
• Agile certifications or operational transformation experience are a plus.

Clearance: 

• Top Secret/SCI Eligible Clearance Required.

Location:

• Linthicum, MD/ National Capital Region (NCR) with onsite support requirements based on operational and mission needs.

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $175,000 and $250,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it. 

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky? 

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.