Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, Program Protection, Risk Management, Threat Assessment, Security Architecture, Compliance, Accreditation, Program Protection Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, NIST RMF, FISMA, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

Description Background check, US citizenship, and a CAC are requirements for this position. Contingent on client/contract approval. 10% travel. The Program Protection/Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert will provide support to the Director of Systems Integration and Chief Acquisition Officer for investment decisions and major systems acquisition program management processes and procedures. CG-SID-9 provides support and oversight to the Program Management Offices of major and non-major systems acquisitions and is the primary point of contact with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the acquisition review process. Due to the size, scope and complexity of USCG acquisition programs, CG-SID-9 requires specialized program management support. Requirements 1. Cybersecurity & Program Protection Expertise o Advise on cybersecurity strategies, policies, and best practices to safeguard systems and data. o Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST SP 800 series, RMF, FISMA). 2. Risk Management & Threat Assessment o Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for systems and programs. o Identify potential threats and develop mitigation strategies to protect critical assets. 3. Security Architecture & Design o Support development and review of secure system architectures and designs. o Ensure integration of cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle. 4. Compliance & Accreditation o Assist with security authorization and accreditation processes under RMF. o Prepare documentation for compliance audits and certification activities. 5. Program Protection Planning o Develop and maintain Program Protection Plans (PPP) and related security documentation. o Ensure protection of critical technologies, intellectual property, and sensitive information. 6. Stakeholder Engagement o Provide expert input during technical reviews, briefings, and working groups. o Communicate cybersecurity requirements and risks to stakeholders effectively. 7. Incident Response & Continuous Monitoring o Support incident response planning and execution. o Recommend tools and processes for continuous monitoring and threat detection. • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. • Experience: o Minimum 8–10 years of experience in cybersecurity and program protection for complex systems. o Experience with federal acquisition programs and DoD/DHS security requirements. o Minimum 5 years of experience on ACAT 1 acquisitions programs as defined by the Major Systems Acquisition Manual (MSAM) • Skills: o Expertise in NIST RMF, FISMA, and related cybersecurity frameworks. o Strong knowledge of encryption, secure communications, and vulnerability management. o Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent required; PMP or INCOSE CSEP a plus. • Clearance: None required. • Other Requirements: o Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. o Strong documentation and presentation capabilities.

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Responsibilities

The Subject Matter Expert will support investment decisions and major systems acquisition program management processes for the Director of Systems Integration and Chief Acquisition Officer. They will provide specialized program management support and act as the primary contact with the Department of Homeland Security for acquisition reviews.