Overview

About The Company:

Cayuse Technologies launched in 2006 as a US-based alternative to offshore technology delivery centers, providing information technology solutions and subject matter expertise to our clientele. Cayuse focuses on federal markets and missions and is an SBA tribal 8(a) certified company. Cayuse brings significant past performance and excellent CPARS to its clients at an exceptionally competitive price. Cayuse's 41,000 sq. ft. technology delivery center is fully redundant and prepared to meet the needs of government. Our clients include DHS, DHA, DoS, USMC, US Army, HHS/Indian Health Service, Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, among many more.

Primary Focus

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is at the heart of mobilizing a collective defense to lead the Nation’s efforts to understand and manage risk to our critical infrastructure. Working with stakeholders across the country, CISA conducts extensive, nationwide outreach to support and promote the ability of emergency response providers and relevant Government officials to continue to communicate in the event of a natural disaster, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disaster.

CISA performs its mission through a matrixed organizational agency, comprised of three primary disciplines – Cyber Security Division (CSD), Emergency Communication Division (ECD), and Infrastructure Security Division (IOD) supported by three cross-cutting divisions - Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED), National Risk Management Center (NRMC), and Integrated Operations Division (IOD).This program provides support for IOD to achieve and mature its operational mission set, specifically to gather, share, and coordinate action stemming from all source/all hazard incidents and events.

The mission set and requirements for this program are required in multiple geographic regions, during steady state and at elevated national advisory levels, and 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week

Responsibilities

IOD’s primary operational activities include:

• Executive briefing and production, business process development expertise, graphics, technical editing and operational readiness to support the CURRENT OPERATIONS in addition to incident management surge support to enhance operational capabilities.

• Coordinating the response to significant national-level incidents by collecting agency-wide information and providing briefings and updates to the Agency and stakeholders.

• Collecting, triaging, assigning and documenting responses to interactions with CISA Central.

• Proposing modifications to existing processes and procedures that will improve IOD’s operational activities.

These activities will occur during various times of steady state, no-notice incidents, and in an extremely time sensitive environment, and continues during periods of severe weather or Government shutdowns. Therefore, the scope of this SOW also includes surge tasks that allow for a support and service structures that can meet mission demands. All duties and responsibilities performed in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Job Responsibilities

The Program Manager is responsible for organizing all services pertaining to contract to include:

• fulfilling staffing plans; schedule management providing strategic guidance to multiple teams; formulating, organizing, and monitoring inter-connected projects; preparing and/or presenting reports to Government PMs; and fulfilling the task management deliverables.

• Will be the Contractor's authorized representative for the technical and administrative performance of all services required under this contract.

• Serve as the first POC for administrative questions or difficulties that arise related to this contract.

• Primary point through which communications, work assignments, and technical direction flow between the Government and the Contractor.

• Coordinate with other task leads to ensure specific deliverables are being completed within the agreed upon timelines and communicating any discovered risks and mitigation plans with the Government.

• The PM requires an active TS/SCI security clearance, and with DHS fitness.

• This position requires a master’s degree in a related discipline such as Homeland Security or Business or a combination of education/technical training and equivalent experience.

• Candidates with significant experience in an Operations Center environment are preferred.

• In the event of disaster recovery or COOP events, the PM shall be available during normal hours of operation, and during periods of no-notice emergencies, including localized acts of nature, accidents, and military or terrorist attacks.

• Provide the necessary level of contract management and administrative oversight to achieve the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the contract. Must be available during normal core hours (defined as 0900-1500) to meet with CISA (in person or as otherwise agreed upon by CISA) to discuss tasks and address problems should they arise.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Emphasis in Communications, Business, Homeland Security or Emergency Management preferred.

• Project Management Professional preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.

• Experience: Six (6) years of management experience required. Two (2) years of briefing and writing experience required.

• Active TS/SCI clearance Must be able to pass a background check.

• May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment

Minimum Skills:

• Ability to lead and manage a team of diverse individuals.

• Willing to work non-traditional schedules/shifts to support team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization.

• Shall have the requisite skills, expertise, and experience to perform the requirements of each task. Must be extremely detail-oriented and well organized.

• Skills using Microsoft and Google Suite Products (Word, Excel, Power Point) and be able to learn new software as the situation dictates.

Reports to: Cayuse Managements, COR, and Contract CO

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment.

• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods of time.

• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.

• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.

• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer .

Pay Range

USD $160,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-VA-Arlington

ID 102456

Category Information Technology

Position Type Full-Time Salary Exempt

Remote No

Clearance Required Top Secret