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About the role
- Senior Technical Program Manager leading federal cybersecurity product integration at Kentro. Overseeing large programs and ensuring compliance with federal standards while supporting mission delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale federal cybersecurity programs (>$25M lifecycle preferred).
- Manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance across multi-vendor environments.
- Drive program governance under FAR/DFARS constructs (CPFF, T&M, FFP).
- Lead customer engagement at SES/GS-15/O-6 equivalent levels.
- Oversee Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), risk registers, and performance baselines.
- Ensure alignment to agency modernization priorities (Zero Trust, cloud migration, AI integration).
- Lead ATO lifecycle execution within RMF frameworks.
- **Commercial Product Development Integration (5–10 Years Experience Required)**
- Translate commercial agile product practices into federal delivery models.
- Manage product lifecycle from roadmap definition through release management.
- Integrate DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, and continuous security validation.
- Coordinate product-market alignment with mission-specific federal use cases.
- Drive feature prioritization based on customer feedback, security requirements, and regulatory constraints.
- Align product velocity with compliance and audit requirements.
- **Cybersecurity & Compliance Oversight**
- Ensure compliance with:
- NIST 800-53 / RMF
- FedRAMP Moderate/High
- CMMC (as applicable)
- Zero Trust Architecture guidance (OMB M-22-09)
- Oversee continuous monitoring and evidence automation.
- Lead audit preparation and remediation planning.
- **Financial & Portfolio Management**
- Own program P&L, revenue forecasting, margin management.
- Monitor burn rate, cost variance, and schedule performance.
- Support new business capture, pricing strategy, and ROM development.
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Executive Steering Committees.
- **Cross-Functional Leadership**
- Direct cross-functional teams including engineering, cybersecurity, product, compliance, and operations.
- Manage subcontractor performance and teaming partners.
- Mentor junior program managers and product leaders.
- Establish scalable governance frameworks across multiple programs.
Requirements
- 12–15 years of federal program management experience within GovCon.
- 10+ years of commercial product development experience (SaaS, cybersecurity platform, cloud-native solutions).
- Demonstrated success managing enterprise-scale federal cybersecurity programs.
- Experience supporting DoD, VA, DHS, HHS, or Civilian Agencies.
- Experience operating in both Agile and traditional acquisition environments.
- **Technical & Regulatory Expertise**
- Deep knowledge of:
- NIST RMF lifecycle
- FedRAMP authorization process
- DevSecOps toolchains
- Secure SDLC
- Zero Trust frameworks
- Experience leading ATO or continuous ATO efforts.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP).
- **Contract & Financial Management**
- Experience managing:
- Cost-plus contracts
- Fixed-price contracts
- IDIQ task orders
- Experience with EVM reporting (where applicable).
- Proven track record of delivering margin targets.
- **Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree required (STEM or related preferred)
- Agile Scrum Certification
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent strongly preferred.
- **Clearance**
- Active Secret clearance required; TS preferred.
Benefits
- The Company
- We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.
- We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.
- **Industry Recognition**
- Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.
- Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award
- **Benefits**
- We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
- We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.
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