ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Manager to lead and coordinate Navy Validator teams, as well as oversee all Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities that support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). This key role is responsible for the effective delivery of Navy cybersecurity validation services and RMF processes in compliance with DoD, Navy, and federal cybersecurity regulations. The Project Manager will engage extensively with stakeholders, manage team performance, oversee project reporting, and ensure all validation and assessment tasks are delivered on time and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of Navy Validators, cybersecurity professionals, and RMF analysts in support of NSWCPD programs and systems.
- Oversee the development, validation, and continuous monitoring of RMF packages for Navy IT systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for NSWCPD leadership, customers, and stakeholders regarding all matters related to Navy Validator and RMF initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and maintain project management plans, schedules, deliverables, risk registers, and performance metrics in accordance with contract and organizational objectives.
- Ensure cohesive and effective communication among system owners, ISSMs, ISSOs, and Validator teams throughout all phases of the RMF lifecycle.
- Track and report project milestones, status, issues, and risks to both internal and external stakeholders; provide technical and managerial briefings as required.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in project delivery, quality of outputs, process optimization, and workforce development.
- Stay current with evolving DoD and Navy cybersecurity requirements and integrate changes into project planning and team operations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be US Citizen
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in technical or managerial discipline (Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business, or a related field) is required.
- Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent project management credential is required.
- Certification: A DoD 8570/8140 IAM/IAT Level II baseline cybersecurity certification, such as CAP, CISSP, CISM, or GSLC, is highly desired.
- Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience is required including experience overseeing DoD or Navy cybersecurity or RMF teams, managing Navy Validator personnel or teams.
- Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of DoD and Navy RMF processes, NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, and federal cybersecurity compliance requirements.
- Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance is required. TS/SCI clearance is highly desirable.
- Communication Skills: Strong team leadership, communication, and organizational skills with proven ability to interface effectively with senior Navy and government stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience managing projects at NSWCPD, NAVSEA, or similar Navy technical organizations.
- Direct, hands-on management experience supervising Navy Qualified Validator teams engaged in RMF assessment and authorization processes.
- Familiarity with tools such as eMASS, ACAS, HBSS, Nessus, or other RMF tracking and reporting technologies.
- A Master’s degree in technical or project management discipline.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
