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Posted August 08, 2026

Sr. Program Director

Eliassen Group
Washington, DC, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Description:

On-site in Washington, DC

Our client seeks a Sr. Program Director to lead a Security Operations Center program. The role shall ensure delivery of mission-critical cybersecurity services, drive strategic planning, develop teams, and align operations to evolving threats. The director shall manage stakeholder relationships, meet SLAs, and advance innovative, high-impact security solutions.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Salary: $170,000 - $220,000/ yr. w2

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, cultivate, and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure collaboration and trust across the SOC program.
  • Maintain clear communication with government contracting officers and CORs to align priorities and deliverables.
  • Support team development by holding personnel accountable, removing roadblocks, and leveraging organizational resources; participate in hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation.
  • Define, implement, and improve project and operational processes while championing SOC program management and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Build and lead high-performing teams by fostering collaboration, empowerment, accountability, and quality standards.
  • Prioritize, lead, and manage SOC tasking for timely and effective incident response, monitoring, and operations.
  • Evaluate, prioritize, and manage scope changes to maintain alignment with mission objectives and service levels.
  • Gather and translate business and mission requirements into technical and operational solutions that enhance SOC capabilities.
  • Identify, manage, and escalate program risks and issues with proactive mitigation in a dynamic threat environment.
  • Provide regular status reporting and briefings to leadership on SOC operations, performance metrics, and program health.
  • Report to a MetroStar Director for strategic guidance, support, and resources.
Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum of ten years of IT Project Management experience with emphasis on Cybersecurity and SOC initiatives.
  • Proven experience delivering Agile programs, including initiatives with AI/ML capabilities for cybersecurity operations and analytics.
  • Success managing large, complex IT programs for Federal clients in cybersecurity, capability development, and system modernization, preferably with big data platforms and multi-system integrations.
  • Ability to strategize, plan, lead, organize, and motivate cross-functional teams in high-tempo SOC or cyber environments.
  • Experience overseeing program financials, resource allocation, and workforce planning.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and team-building experience.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to brief senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts into operational impact.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ([email protected], 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected].

About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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