Cybersecurity GRC Program Manager

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What You Will Do

• Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Program Manager to lead a large complex federal cybersecurity program supporting enterprise security operations cybersecurity governance risk management compliance authorization continuous monitoring and cyber engineering activities.

• The Managing Consultant will serve as the primary contractor Program Manager and authorized interface between Guidehouse the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) Government Program Manager (GPM) government stakeholders and customer agency leadership. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership program oversight workforce management and quality assurance across all contracted cybersecurity activities.

• This role requires a highly experienced cybersecurity leader with demonstrated success managing large-scale federal cybersecurity programs directing multidisciplinary teams overseeing contract performance and delivering mission-critical cybersecurity services in highly complex environments. This position requires onsite client support five (5) days per week in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client-facing lead and trusted advisor for the cybersecurity program managing relationships with executive stakeholders government leadership and customer representatives.

• Act as the contractors authorized representative for all programmatic operational technical staffing and contractual matters.

• Provide overall leadership direction and management of program personnel subcontractors and program resources.

• Formulate and enforce work standards operating procedures quality control processes and performance metrics across all contract activities.

• Manage staffing plans workforce utilization employee development performance management and resource allocation to ensure successful contract execution.

• Plan organize prioritize and oversee multiple cybersecurity initiatives ensuring delivery of all contract requirements within schedule scope quality and budget constraints.

• Oversee program financial management including labor forecasting resource planning budget monitoring and contract performance management.

• Lead program governance activities including executive briefings status reporting risk management issue resolution and strategic planning discussions with government leadership.

• Review approve and ensure quality of all program deliverables reports security documentation and work products prior to submission to the client.

• Coordinate enterprise cybersecurity planning authorization risk management continuous monitoring engineering operations and incident response activities across multiple stakeholders and technical teams.

• Ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates and frameworks including NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) FISMA OMB guidance CISA directives Zero Trust initiatives and agency-specific cybersecurity requirements.

• Lead cross-functional teams supporting: Cybersecurity Governance Risk Management Security Authorization (ATO) Continuous Monitoring Security Control Assessments POA&M Management Vulnerability Management Incident Response Coordination Cybersecurity Engineering Enterprise Security Operations

• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with government stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve programmatic operational and technical issues.

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules performance metrics staffing plans and program roadmaps to drive delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with contractual regulatory and organizational requirements.

• Contribute to Guidehouse growth initiatives through thought leadership proposal support recruiting mentoring and business development activities.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD securityclearance

• US citizenship is required

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Business Administration or related field (additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree requirements where applicable)

• MINIMUM of 10 (TEN) years of progressive experience leading cybersecurity risk management compliance or information security programs.

• MINIMUM of 5 (FIVE) years of experience managing large federal cybersecurity contracts programs or operations.

• Demonstrated experience serving as a Program Manager Task Order Manager Engagement Manager or equivalent leadership role supporting federal government clients.

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams across cybersecurity operations governance risk management compliance engineering and security assessment functions.

• Strong understanding of: NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) FISMA NIST SP 800 Series Continuous Monitoring Programs Security Authorization Processes Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management Enterprise Security Operations Vulnerability Management Federal Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements

• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and communicating effectively with executive stakeholders technical teams and government leadership.

• Exceptional leadership organizational analytical and communication skills.

• Proven ability to prioritize competing priorities and manage multiple complex workstreams in a dynamic environment.

• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III Certification preferred (IAM Level II minimum required); and/or CSSP Manager Certification. Examples include: CISSP CISM GSLC CCISO CASP Other certifications satisfying DoD IAM Level II or III requirements

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Masters degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Information Assurance Public Administration Business Administration or related discipline.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Experience supporting Cabinet-level agencies Department of State DHS DoD or other federal civilian agencies.

• Experience leading large cybersecurity governance and compliance programs exceeding 20 personnel.

• Experience supporting enterprise cyber modernization Zero Trust Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) or Security Operations Center (SOC) initiatives.

• Experience managing hybrid teams consisting of cybersecurity engineers ISSOs assessors analysts and compliance specialists.

• Familiarity with FedRAMP CMMC cloud security governance and emerging federal cybersecurity mandates.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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