Location: Fort Meade, MD | Type: Full-Time | Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly
Note: This position is part of an active proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award.
DarkStar Intelligence is actively seeking an experienced On-Site Program Manager to lead a critical Cyber Network Operations (CNO) Tool Development contract. This high-priority role demands a technically skilled leader with proven CNO expertise, stakeholder management skills, and strong DEVSECOPS experience. The successful candidate will have a commanding presence, be a CNODP graduate, and know how to effectively balance mission needs, team direction, and technical rationale in a dynamic development environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the on-site lead for CNO Tool Development, representing both mission priorities and development team concerns.
Manage all stakeholder communications with professionalism and precision, providing technical justification when pushing back on requirements.
Coordinate DEVSECOPS implementation across the tool development lifecycle.
Mentor and manage junior developers and system administrators, ensuring alignment with program goals.
Act as a technical liaison between leadership, mission users, and development staff.
Lead efforts to scope, prioritize, and deliver cyber tool capabilities that meet security, functionality, and compliance requirements.
Ensure effective collaboration across classified development environments and contribute to agile workflows.
CNODP (Computer Network Operations Development Program) graduate.
Extensive experience in CNO, particularly in offensive or defensive tool development.
Proven track record of successful DEVSECOPS integration in high-stakes environments.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to confidently “close” discussions and diplomatically deny requests with sound technical reasoning.
Prior experience leading or managing technical teams in classified spaces.
Experience interfacing directly with government stakeholders in a program management capacity.
Familiarity with modern cyber tool development practices and secure transfer protocols.
Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, contract requirements, and the position’s geographic locality. Interested candidates may request salary details by contacting [email protected].
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the professional and personal growth of our full-time employees.
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DarkStar Intelligence is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that offers advanced intelligence-based solutions to clients in the private and public sector. Our capabilities and personnel provide unique advantages to our customers.
