IT Project Lead, SME

About Agile Defense
 
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
 
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Requisition #: 1410
Job Tittle: IT Project Lead, SME
Location: Washington, DC
Clearance: TS with the ability to obtain an SCI
Required Certification: CISSP
 
The IT Project Lead – SME serves as the ISaaS Technical Director and Team Lead, with overall responsibility for the successful technical, operational, and financial execution of the Information Security as a Service (ISaaS) program. This individual is accountable for ATO continuity, ISSO/ISSE service delivery, risk management, quality assurance, and performance outcomes across a large, complex DOJ enterprise environment.
 
The Technical Director acts as the primary technical point of contact for DOJ Government representatives and provides senior leadership across all ISaaS teams, ensuring compliance with DOJ policies, NIST RMF requirements, and call order objectives.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Program & Technical Leadership
 
· Provide overall leadership and direction for all ISaaS teams, including ISSOs, ISSEs, ISSRs, and supporting staff.
· Lead the technical execution of enterprise-scale ISSO/ISSE services across systems at varying authorization maturity levels.
· Serve as the official technical interface with DOJ, OCIO, ISRMU, Authorizing Officials, and other Government stakeholders.
Program Management & Oversight
· Manage one or more programs or projects, including oversight of subordinate project and program managers.
· Ensure adherence to schedule, cost,...