Program Manager Senior

General Dynamics

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On-site
Location
Bethesda, MD
Salary
$142,792–$184,000 / yr
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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As a Senior Program Manager at GDIT in Bethesda, MD, you will lead and manage a large federal cybersecurity program for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), overseeing governance, risk management, compliance, assessment, authorization, and security operations. You will ensure contract performance, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong relationships with senior federal leadership. Key responsibilities include directing cross-functional teams, developing strategic recommendations, managing executive-level briefings, and supporting modernization initiatives such as Zero Trust architecture. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership and managing complex federal programs, along with certifications like PMP, CISSP, or CISM, and familiarity with ServiceNow platforms and enterprise GRC tools. This position demands a strategic thinker who can translate technical issues into business impact narratives while ensuring adherence to federal requirements such as FISMA and NIST RMF.

Skills

ServiceNow GRC tools Cybersecurity analytics Zero Trust FedRAMP RMF automation Common controls ITIL Foundations PMP CISSP CISM FISMA NIST RMF NIH/HHS policies

What you'll do

  • Lead and manage all program operations to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
  • Serve as primary interface with NCI senior leadership, including CIO and CISO.
  • Oversee cross-functional cybersecurity teams and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain executive-level briefings and decision packages for stakeholders.
  • Manage budget execution, labor allocation, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Direct development of program management artifacts such as roadmaps and risk registers.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience and 5+ years managing complex federal programs or portfolios.
  • Active PMP certification and a recognized cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISM, Security+).
  • Strong familiarity with ServiceNow platforms, enterprise GRC tools, and cybersecurity analytics.
  • Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or biomedical research IT programs.
  • Ability to manage budget execution, labor allocation, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Demonstrated success in leading large cyber programs at health-focused federal agencies.
  • Executive communication skills and the ability to translate complex issues into business narratives.

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