The Role
Manage and support delivery of a federal cybersecurity program across 16 service areas. Oversee contractor teams, maintain program documentation and contract deliverables (PMP, status reports), monitor risks and performance, coordinate task assignments, and serve as government-facing point of contact when needed to ensure contract compliance and mission alignment.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
The work
As the Cyber Program Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the overall leadership and execution of a cybersecurity program supporting one of our federal clients. Working closely with the overall Lead for this effort, you will help ensure seamless delivery of Security Operations Support Services across 16 cybersecurity disciplines. You will assist with day‑to‑day operations, oversee contractor team activities, maintain key program documentation, and ensure all contract requirements are fulfilled with the highest quality.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist the Project Lead in managing all task order activities across 16 cybersecurity service areas
- Help direct and support contractor teams in resolving complex cybersecurity issues
- Support creation and upkeep of major contract deliverables such as the Project Management Plan (PMP) and monthly status reports
- Serve as a key point of contact with government stakeholders when the Program Lead is unavailable
- Monitor progress, risks, and performance metrics to ensure contract compliance and high quality service delivery
- Coordinate task assignments across contract teams to support efficient workflow and operational readiness
- Assist in planning, tracking, and delivering contract level initiatives, improvements, and strategic activities
- Ensure alignment between cybersecurity services, contract requirements, and mission objectives
Here’s what you need:
- Minimum 5+ years of direct project or program management experience supporting information systems or computer network services
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
- Ability to manage teams, delegate work, and drive task completion across diverse technical disciplines
- Ability to support development and oversight of contract deliverables and project documentation
- Experience working within cybersecurity, IT operations, or federal program environments
Nice to have:
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CISSP ISSMP – Information Systems Security Management Professional
- CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
- PMP – Project Management Professional
- Experience coordinating large multidisciplinary teams
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$116,900—$243,100 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 5+ years direct project or program management experience supporting information systems or computer network services
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
- Ability to manage teams, delegate work, and drive task completion across diverse technical disciplines
- Ability to support development and oversight of contract deliverables and project documentation (e.g., Project Management Plan, monthly status reports)
- Experience working within cybersecurity, IT operations, or federal program environments
- Must be a U.S. Citizen / work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship
- CISSP
- CISSP ISSMP
- CISM
- PMP
- Experience coordinating large multidisciplinary teams
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The Company
What We Do
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture LLP. It empowers US federal agencies to reinvent their operations and deliver missions faster using technology and AI. By leveraging mission expertise and commercial innovation, the company provides solutions in cloud, data, and cybersecurity to help the government make the nation stronger, safer, and more resilient.
