Tantus Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Information Security Project Manager to provide Agile project management and executive-level program support for the NIH Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) under the RMF BPA Task Order. The ideal candidate will support the Information Security and Awareness Office (ISAO) in implementing scrum methodologies, managing cybersecurity initiatives, and ensuring alignment with NIH’s Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) objectives.
This is a full-time, remote-eligible position requiring Public Trust Tier 3 clearance.
Agile Project Management Support
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, bi-weekly sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Conduct backlog refinement sessions and maintain project/program backlogs.
• Provide Agile coaching to federal project and program teams.
• Track task assignments and ensure incremental delivery of services.
Executive-Level Program Support
• Develop and execute agendas, presentations, and meeting notes tailored to ISAO leadership audiences.
• Support the creation and execution of a Program Management Plan to track ZTA initiatives, manage risks, and provide dashboard reporting.
• Draft and maintain a Three-Year Cybersecurity Program Charter outlining priorities, stakeholder engagement, and implementation strategies.
• Oversee execution of NIH’s Three-Year Cybersecurity Plan, ensuring milestones, risks, and stakeholder coordination are effectively managed.
Reporting & Compliance
• Prepare project and program-level reports for NIH leadership.
• Ensure compliance with NIH/HHS security and privacy requirements, including safeguarding PII and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Support government quality assurance and surveillance activities in alignment with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of cybersecurity experience supporting IT projects or related tasks.
Certifications
- Agile SCRUM Master certification (required).
- Additional project management or cybersecurity certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, CISM) preferred.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management principles.
- Experience supporting IT security initiatives, including Zero Trust Architecture.
- Ability to manage scope, schedule, resources, deliverables, and communications.
- Skilled in preparing structured reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
- Familiarity with federal contracting requirements, FAR clauses, and NIH/HHS security policies.
- PMP, CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ certification in addition to ScrumMaster
- Experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, RMF)
- Prior involvement in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives or federal IT modernization projects
- Strong executive communication skills, including preparing charters, dashboards, and program management plans
- Demonstrated success engaging stakeholders across federal agencies, contractors, and technical teams
- Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable reports for leadership
- Familiarity with FAR clauses, subcontractor compliance, and government quality assurance processes
- Track record of coaching teams and mentoring junior staff in Agile adoption
- Effective remote work discipline with experience maintaining productivity in telework settings
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