IT Project Lead - SME

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Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning/Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence Analysis & Threat Assessment, and Data Analytics/Operations Research. Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectives, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements.


Title: IT Project Lead - SME


Location: Washington, DC (onsite/hybrid)


Position: 1


Duration: Multi-year program


Start date: ASAP


Security Clearance: TS/SCI


Salary: Please provide your salary requirement


Position Summary


Serve as the senior-most contractor leader for a federal Information Security as a Service (ISaaS) program. Provide executive-level program management, technical oversight, and strategic direction for all performance objectives supporting Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across multiple federal IT, cybersecurity, legal, and operational divisions.


Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale federal cybersecurity or RMF/SAA programs (minimum $10M+ annual value)


• At least 5 years serving as Program or Project Lead for ISSO/ISSE support contracts within DoD, DOJ, DHS, or Intelligence Community environments


• Proven track record delivering measurable results against strict performance metrics and KPIs


• Demonstrated success in incumbent capture, rapid team ramp-up, and transition-in activities


• Strong executive presence and experience briefing senior government leadership (SES / SES-equivalent)

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI Eligible (must be able to obtain and maintain)

Location

• National Capital Region (Hybrid/Onsite)

Certifications

• CISSP


• CISM or CAP

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field required


• Master's degree preferred

Ideal Background


Seeking candidates with prior experience supporting federal law enforcement, national security, intelligence, or defense organizations, including leadership roles within large federal integrators or consulting firms supporting cybersecurity, RMF, or enterprise security modernization initiatives.


Ideal candidates will possess strong program leadership capabilities, executive communication skills, and experience operating in fast-paced, high-visibility federal security environments.


Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance


• Voluntary Term Life Insurance


• Short and Long-term disability insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


E-Verify Statement. Knowledge Management, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, KMI is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.


Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision. Knowledge Management, Inc. 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. However, 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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


Disability Statement. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application or onboarding process, please email us at marie@knowledgemanagement.com.