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They have an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Program Manager, OT . In this role, you will serve as the Deputy Program Manager and Strategy and Policy Workstream Lead, overseeing program operations, cybersecurity policy development, executive advisory support, stakeholder coordination, and team performance to advance Department of Defense operational technology (OT) and control systems (CS) cybersecurity initiatives.\nPer our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE. This position is hybrid in the DC area.\nResponsibilities\nServe as Deputy Program Manager, overseeing daily program operations, deliverables, schedules, risks, budgets, and subcontractor performance.\n\nLead the development, coordination, and implementation of operational technology cybersecurity strategies, policies, memoranda, charters, and concepts of operations.\n\nCoordinate with senior Department of Defense leadership, government stakeholders, and partner organizations to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational priorities.\n\nOrganize and facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and working groups, including preparing agendas, briefing materials, meeting minutes, and action items.\n\nProvide strategic advisory support to senior executives, developing decision briefs, talking points, leadership presentations, and program status reports.\n\nMonitor program funding, resource allocation, contract performance, and budget execution to ensure alignment with established objectives.\n\nLead, mentor, and oversee contractor personnel, supporting staffing requirements, recruitment activities, and workforce planning.\n\nEnsure continuity of program operations and timely execution of all assigned workstreams and deliverables.\n\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\n10+ years of experience leading federal or Department of Defense programs, including schedule management, risk mitigation, and deliverable oversight.\n\n8+ years of experience working within Department of Defense headquarters environments, including Air Staff, SAF, OSD, or Joint Staff.\n\n8+ years of experience developing and coordinating policy memoranda, strategic plans, organizational charters, and concepts of operations.\n\n8+ years of experience advising senior military officers or Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership and preparing executive decision briefs.\n\n5+ years of experience leading governance boards, steering committees, or cross-functional working groups.\n\n5+ years of experience supporting federal or DoD cybersecurity policy, Risk Management Framework (RMF), or critical infrastructure protection initiatives.\n\n5+ years of experience managing program budgets, funding execution, resource planning, and subcontractor oversight.\n\n5+ years of experience leading and managing contractor teams.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n3+ years of experience with operational technology or industrial control systems cybersecurity, including NIST SP 800-82, UFC 4-010-06, or DoD Mission Assurance guidance.\n\n3+ years of experience supporting Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, funding requirements, and obligation tracking.\n\n3+ years of experience managing subcontractor statements of work, deliverables, and performance reviews.\n\n3+ years of experience interpreting legislative requirements, defense authorization provisions, and DoD policies to develop implementation strategies.\n\n3+ years of experience navigating Department of the Air Force staff processes, policy coordination, and task management systems such as TMT or ETMS2.\n\n3+ years of experience developing executive presentations, strategic communications, and leadership briefing packages in accordance with security requirements.\n\n2+ years of experience applying DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) standards and DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements.\n\n2+ years of experience using project management tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling platforms.\n\n2+ years of experience supporting talent acquisition, including position description development, candidate interviews, and onboarding.\n\n2+ years of experience working with facility control systems, utilities, industrial automation, or related operational technology environments.\n\n Compensation:\nW2 Hourly rate starting at $85. Pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, location, and certifications, and are subject to change at any time.\nBenefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.\n4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and \"life.\" 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You - We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.\nCheck out our Referral Program!The Squires Group will pay you for every qualified professional that you refer and we place. If you see a position posted by The Squires Group and know the perfect person for the job, please send us your referral. 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