Remote Cybersecurity Program Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

Pantheon Data is seeking a Senior Program Manger to lead new contract supporting the Department of Navy. This role has overall responsibility for program delivery, client interface, and customer relationship management.

In this role you will lead a team to solve one of the hardest problems in the DoW: modernizing legacy enterprise IT systems. The ideal candidate has experience as an engineer, solution designer, and implementation manager. You will work directly with the client at the GS15 to Two-Star level to thoroughly document their existing systems, then deploy Pantheon's software platform as the core of a new solution your team will design to bring the client into the cloud. This requires not only technology and leadership expertise, but client management and influence to ensure acceptance of the solution.

Reports directly to SVP Navy for Pantheon Data, manages a team of program managers running teams for: Systems Engineering and Design; Product Deployment; and Client cloud modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program delivery, execution, and customer relationship management for a Department of Navy enterprise IT modernization program, ensuring successful delivery of technical, operational, financial, and contractual objectives.
• Serve as the primary client interface to senior Navy  stakeholders, building trusted relationships, driving stakeholder alignment, facilitating decision-making, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout program execution.
• Direct cross-functional teams responsible for systems engineering and design, product deployment, and cloud modernization efforts to modernize legacy enterprise IT environments and deploy Pantheon Data software solutions into secure cloud environments.
• Oversee program execution across cost-type and fixed-price contracts, including staffing, financial oversight, delivery timelines, risk management, subcontractor coordination, and quality of deliverables to ensure successful program outcomes.
• Partner with engineering, product, cybersecurity, and implementation teams to support solution design, software customization, business process reengineering, and deployment of COTS platforms within Department of Navy environments, including AWS GovCloud and ATO-aligned implementations.

• Lead geographically dispersed program teams and travel to client and military installation sites, providing executive oversight, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on leadership to support implementation, modernization, and long-term program success.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 15+ years of experience in program and project management for Navy clients. Ideally in enterprise IT programs modernizing systems and deploying new solutions.
• Demonstrated cross functional team leadership experience mandatory.
• Must have experience in systems engineering and solution design, software implementation, development, and deployment.
• Must have experience solving hard problems for Navy or DoW customers
• Ideally has experience with AWS GovCloud and understands the ATO process for cloud software.
• Ideally has experience with modern AI tools, including agentic AI deployments for process modernization.
• Must has experience managing customer relationships at the GS-15 and FOGO level.
• Must have experience managing cost type and fixed price delivery contracts for DoW clients. Including staffing, financial reporting and delivery/deliverables management.
• Must have experience deploying COTs software solutions to DoW cloud environments, including customization and business process re-engineering to align software capabilities with client business processes.
• Must have experience managing geographically dispersed, remote work, teams.
• Ideally has experience working with retired Flag level consultants and advisors.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Clearance Requirements

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements. Active Secret Clearance is required at hire.

Work Location: Work location is on-site with the client in Arlington, Virginia and Washington, DC, with 25% travel to other military installations.

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is up to $250,000/year. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

Pantheon Data Important Information

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

As part of the application process, 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.

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