Program Manager

Tyto Athene is searching for a Program Manager with a strong background in Cybersecurity for an exciting opportunity in Washington DC.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of program scope, schedule, cost, technical, and staffing performance and activities on major, complex contracts to ensure timely and quality delivery of services to the client
• Manage subcontractors to ensure their strict adherence to MPG and client standards of quality and performance; provide a “one team” view to the client
• Formulate and enforce work standards, assign staff work schedules, and review and resolve work discrepancies
• Ensure timely, complete, high-quality contract deliverables; ensure SLAs are met or exceeded 100% of the time
• Select and provide metrics and dashboards to make program status and performance visible to the client and other stakeholders
• Interface with client’s senior management personnel, including briefings up to CIO/CISO level
• Optimize processes to maximize efficiencies within the team and program, including process automation and functional integration across task areas and teams
• Be a positive change agent, both within and outside the organization; propagate our corporate culture throughout the program
• Lead risk management activities, including identification and recommended mitigations; track and manage risks and issues through closure
• Build, grow, and develop high-performing teams aligned with the customer’s mission and strategy
• Manage program personnel to include interviewing, hiring, performance evaluations, compensation, and training and development
• Guide and mentor lower-level managers, team leads, and staff
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and flexibly adapt to changing conditions
• Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field. Bachelor's degree may be substituted with an additional 4 years of relevant functional experience
• Minimum five (5) years of cybersecurity program management experience for a team of at least 10 FTEs is required
• PMP and CISSP certifications are required
• Strong contract financial management skills are required
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and analytic and problem-solving skills are required
• Ability to maintain flexibility in schedules and shift priorities as a result of operational priorities
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office and other program and project management tools and applications is required

Desired:

• Prior experience doing hands-on cyber GRC work is strongly preferred, e.g., as an ISSO or SCA
• MS Degree preferred
• Experience with business development, including proposal writing and reviewing, is a plus

Clearance:

• Secret Clearance Required with ability to upgrade to Top Secret upon request

Location:

• This is currently a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client site a few days a week, but all remote work is subject to client approval.

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $165K-$185K. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.

Additional Information:

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.