Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Project Manager – Cybersecurity & Compliance

<b>Description</b><br><p><strong>Position Details – Description</strong></p><p>Dragonfli Group is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC, delivering strategic solutions to government agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. We specialize in risk management, assessment &amp; authorization (A&amp;A), cloud security, and enterprise IT architecture. Our teams operate in diverse work environments—including on-site, hybrid, and fully remote—on contracts ranging from several months to multiple years.</p><p>We are seeking an <strong>A&amp;A Project Manager</strong> to oversee multiple, complex security and compliance initiatives for a federal program focused on risk management and authorization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations are met. This role requires a blend of project management expertise, cybersecurity awareness, and the ability to coordinate enterprise-wide application retirement and compliance updates in alignment with organizational standards.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage multiple A&amp;A and compliance-related projects from scope definition to delivery.</li><li>Develop and maintain project schedules, metrics, and stakeholder engagement plans.</li><li>Coordinate large-scale application/system retirements, including remnant clean-up to reduce security risk.</li><li>Oversee compliance review updates for hundreds of information resources and ensure documentation accuracy.</li><li>Apply knowledge of the SDLC Retirement/Decommission process to guide stakeholders through system retirement.</li><li>Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, training documentation, and project reports.</li><li>Review and provide input to internal security policies, SOPs, and training materials.</li><li>Create, customize, and maintain SharePoint sites for project documentation, lists, and libraries.</li></ul><br> <b>Requirements</b><br><p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>7+ years of experience in project management, preferably within cybersecurity or compliance environments.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-complexity projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.</li><li>Experience with application/system retirement processes and risk mitigation strategies.</li><li>Knowledge of the SDLC Retirement/Decommission process.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.</li><li>Experience in information security, with understanding of accreditation processes.</li><li>Ability to review and contribute to cybersecurity policy and procedural documentation.</li><li>SharePoint site creation and content management experience.</li><li>PMP certification or equivalent preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment:</strong> Morrisville, NC; remote considered.</p><p> <strong>Travel:</strong> Minimal, as required for project needs.</p><p> <strong>Clearance Requirement:</strong> U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required.</p><p> <strong>AI Usage Policy:</strong> Candidates must be able to independently demonstrate technical proficiency without the use of AI tools during interviews or performance assessments.</p><br> <b>Skill(s)</b><br>None<br> <b>Benefits</b><br><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Insurance – health, dental, and vision</li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Federal Holidays</li><li>401(k) employer match</li></ul><br> <b>Travel</b><br>None<br>