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Qualifications: Minimum QualificationsFive (5) years of experience as a technical program manager, engineering program manager, or equivalent role coordinating delivery across technical and analytic teams.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, parallel workstreams across engineering, research, and analytic teams, including operating structured delivery rhythms (e.g., planning cycles, milestone reviews) and accountability models (e.g., DRI), with sufficient technical fluency to manage dependencies and risk.
Practical experience using AI-assisted tools to support program management activities (e.g., tracking, reporting, documentation, or coordination).Preferred QualificationsExperience in a cyber threat intelligence, security operations, incident response, or threat hunting environment.
Experience coordinating delivery in a newly established or scaling organization with evolving processes and tooling.
Experience managing external commitments to vendors, partner agencies, or platform providers, particularly where delivery depends on internal technical work.
Experience supporting executive leadership through recurring decision and review forums.
Experience in state government, critical infrastructure, or other environments with elevated data handling and compliance requirements.
Experience integrating or customizing AI/LLM tools (e.g., APIs) to support program management workflows.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
Agile or Scrum certification (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP)
Information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of advanced project management theories, methodologies, and practices applicable to complex, multi-workstream initiatives.Knowledge of systems, processes, and tools used to monitor project performance, evaluate vendor or partner deliverables, and ensure accountability.Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards relevant to project and program administration in a government or cybersecurity environment.Skill in coordinating and monitoring complex project activities, including scheduling, dependency tracking, and performance measurement.Skill in analyzing complex information, identifying risks and issues, and developing actionable plans to address them.Skill in written communication, including the ability to clearly document decisions, risks, and commitments in a manner that drives execution.Skill in stakeholder engagement, including negotiation, facilitation, and providing clear, candid input to
