Cyber Program Manager – CDM SME

ECS is seeking a Cyber Program Manager-CDM SME to work remotely.

Salary Range: $150,000-$196,000

General Description of Benefits 

Overview

The CDM SME provides program management and subject matter expertise in support of a federal energy sector cybersecurity program. This role ensures successful deployment, reporting, and alignment of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) capabilities across the enterprise, while directly liaising with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CDM team and other federal stakeholders. 

Core Capabilities

• Lead and coordinate CDM program implementation across the federal energy enterprise 
• Liaise with DHS CDM teams and stakeholders to ensure program alignment and reporting accuracy 
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-137, ISCM, CDM) 
• Oversee dashboard development, reporting, and metrics for CDM data quality and program effectiveness 
• Provide leadership to technical teams deploying and integrating CDM tools 
• Develop and maintain CDM processes, procedures, and supporting documentation 
• Conduct training and knowledge transfer on CDM capabilities 

• U.S. Citizenship 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” clearance or DoD Secret clearance with reciprocity 
• In-depth knowledge of CDM mission, architecture, and reporting requirements 
• Experience with CDM tools and integrations (e.g., Archer, Splunk, Elasticsearch, Tenable, GRC platforms) 
• Knowledge of NIST RMF and ISCM frameworks 
• Strong program management, stakeholder coordination, and communication skills 
• Minimum 7–8 years of cybersecurity program management experience in federal environments 
• 3+ years directly supporting CDM or similar federal cybersecurity initiatives