MCD Mission Program Manager for Security-Focused IT Projects - Bethesda, United States - Non-Departmental Agency
Description
Summary
The mission of the National Counterintelligence & Security Center is to lead and support the U.S. Government's counterintelligence (CI) and security activities critical to protecting our nation; provide CI outreach to U.S. private sector entities at risk of foreign intelligence penetration; and issue public warnings regarding intelligence threats to the U.S.
Duties
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Mission Capabilities Directorate (MCD) brings together the enabling technology programs and initiatives for the NCSC. MCD addresses mission requirements, while improving flexibility, effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency. Its responsibilities span trusted workforce, operations collaboration, screening and vetting, and critical infrastructure protection.
MCD is seeking outstanding leaders to join our team of Mission Program Managers who identify and develop in-demand mission solutions on behalf of the Counterintelligence (CI) and Security community.
Government-wide CI and Security mission by delivering innovative systems and integrated capabilities that allow USG partners to more effectively their executive their duties.
MCD PMs require familiarity with IT competencies, must have outstanding communication, briefing, and efficient management skills, and must be able to negotiate interagency agreements for data and information sharing.
MCD PMs are responsible for the success of one or more IT projects - which may include one or more of the following systems: Scattered Castles, Continuous Evaluation, Annual Vetting, Common Technology, CITADEL, FOGLIFT, and more.
MCD PM responsibilities include:
Provide leadership and/or oversight to complex IT projects or programs that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; ensure alignment with strategic or corporate objectives; lead the definition and review of customer and stakeholder requirements; ensure plans and schedules are developed and followed throughout the life of the project.
Lead and guide the resolution of issues in project plans and schedules based on a clear understanding of customer requirements and information on project cost, schedule, quality, and performance; provide expert oversight of cost and resource estimates; participate in budget planning activities and develop cost estimating strategies for future projects.
Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to project implementation and quality assurance by effectively evaluating and monitoring cost, schedule, and performance, assessing variances from the plan, and overseeing the execution of necessary corrective actions; lead project performance reviews and control gates, gather important information, and make authoritative decisions about required next steps; oversee the development and maintenance of appropriate project documentation.
Manage the expectations of senior-level customers and ensure the delivery of quality products and services; lead the examination of project successes and failures and develop solutions to improve products and services.
Oversee the work of team members; monitor work activities to ensure counterintelligence and security policies and procedures are followed; provide help or assistance to team members or others when needed; communicate needs and requirements to project team members.