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Job Number: R0241635 Program Manager The Opportunity: Join a dynamic team of cybersecurity and IT professionals implementing a first-of-its-kind Zero Trust solution within the Department of Defense (DoD). Apply program management techniques to ensure the on-time, high-quality delivery of Zero Trust products and ensure their compliance with all contract requirements as a Deputy Program Manager. Lead teams of engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and help desk analysts in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Zero Trust solution. Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships and demonstrate expertise in domains, including applications security, network modernization, cloud services, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Act as a liaison between the client organization and the company to identify and manage reach-back support for new technical requirements and subject matter expertise, as needed. Work with the client to shape activities under contract in concert with the statement of work, organizational strategic plans, and its associated goals and objectives. Work with internal corporate resources to assist with managing a budget, facilitate contracting actions, and work closely with the client to ensure projects meet delivery, quality, and schedule goals, supporting organization-wide technical programs and strategic initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve program management processes and identify change management issues or requirements related to strategic implementation. You Have: * 7+ years of experience as a Technical IT or Cybersecurity Project Manager
* 5+ years of experience with managing large-scale DoD network deployments across multiple Impact Level (IL) environments
* 5+ years of experience with leading teams, including managing resources and deliverables, or overseeing the day-to-day tasks of the team
* Experience capturing technical and operational capabilities and translating it into clear, compliant proposals and deliverables
* Ability to perform process mapping and analyze processes for efficiencies
* Ability to manage schedules and tasks for implementations, deployments, and operations
* Ability to confidently interact with senior leadership
* Secret clearance
* HS diploma or GED
* Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Nice If You Have: * Experience with visualization platforms, including Tableau, Qlik, and PowerBI
* Experience with project artifacts and documentation, including project plans, milestone charts, or project roadmaps
* Experience managing subcontractor and vendor relationships
* Knowledge of Zero Trust principles
* Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Possession of excellent leadership skills Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required . Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. * Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
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