Job Summary:
Diligent Consulting Inc is seeking a skilled and driven Program Manager to lead cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework engineering efforts for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of cyber professionals safeguarding Navy systems, ensuring compliance, and supporting warfighter readiness.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Government and the contractor team.
• Lead program execution in RMF engineering, STIGs, compliance audits, and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage all aspects of project planning, cost control, schedule tracking, and performance monitoring.
• Guide and mentor a geographically distributed cybersecurity team to maintain technical excellence.
• Align cybersecurity execution with DoD and Navy security policies, including NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8500.01/8510.01, and NAVSEA A&A guidelines.
• Coordinate with ISSMs, Authorizing Officials, and technical leads to deliver complete and accurate RMF packages.
• Promote continuous improvement practices and security innovation across the project lifecycle.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of IT program/project management experience
• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity/information assurance roles
• Experience managing RMF Steps 0–6, STIG implementation, and vulnerability management
• Demonstrated success managing cybersecurity teams and working with DoD stakeholders
• Familiarity with Navy and DoD cybersecurity governance and RMF policies
• Strong communication, leadership, and risk management skills
• Active Secret Clearance required
Preferred:
• Master’s Degree in a technical discipline
• PMP, CISSP, or CISM certifications
• Experience supporting Naval or DoD cybersecurity programs
Company:
Diligent Consulting Inc is an IT services provider delivering high quality solutions in Enterprise Architecture, Legacy System Revitalization & Transformation, Application Development, Cyber Security and Professional Services. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in San Antonio, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.