Cybersecurity Task Order Project Manager w/ Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES • Serve as the project manager for a large, complex task order (or group of task orders) supporting cybersecurity operations and enterprise migration systems. • Assist the Program Manager in coordination with the Government Contracting Officer (arenaflex), task order-level COR, Government leadership, and customer agency representatives. • Manage all aspects of assigned task order(s), ensuring technical solutions, deliverables, and schedules are executed in accordance with requirements and within established timelines. • Provide enterprise-wide horizontal integration planning, ensuring seamless alignment with other functional systems and programs. • Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring adherence to cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices. • Lead risk management activities, identifying project risks, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with RMF processes. • Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of requirements, progress, and outcomes. • Conduct program reviews, progress assessments, and quality assurance activities to ensure delivery excellence. • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to task order personnel to ensure optimal performance and alignment with mission objectives. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience • Minimum six (6) years of general IT experience. • Minimum six (6) years of cybersecurity experience. • Demonstrated leadership experience managing projects of comparable size and complexity. • Strong knowledge and practical application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Certifications • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification. • Risk Management Professional credential. • DoD 8570 IAM Level III Baseline Certification: • * Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) • * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) • * Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) Clearance • Secret – IT-II (Tier 3) Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance with a favorable NACLC. Overview We are seeking a Cybersecurity Task Order Project Manager to join our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Team. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". y retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration". Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Location: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States. • Type of environment: Office, Remote, Varies • Noise level: (Low, Medium, High) • Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. • Amount of Travel: List of Approved States: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, D.C, WV, WI, WY. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE U.S. Citizen Secret clearance OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance. Apply tot his job

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