CDS Program Lead

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

We are searching for talented individuals who provide intelligence, engineering, and mission management expertise for the Government. This program will maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our country's most important missions both at home and abroad. If you are ready to support a high-performing team that truly makes a difference, then come join us!

Job Description:

• Seeking an experienced CDS Program Lead to serve as the technical and programmatic lead for the development and integration of CDS capabilities supporting Product Lead Strategic Spectrum Warfare (PL SSW). This individual will manage all aspects of CDS implementation across multiple security enclaves (e.g., NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, Coalition). This role involves driving market research, coordinating stakeholder efforts, and ensuring integration, testing, and compliance of CDS systems to support operational EW and cyber mission objectives.

The CDS Program Lead shall possess the following capabilities:

• Lead CDS planning and execution efforts in support of system architectures and operational requirements.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all cross-domain efforts within PL SSW, coordinating across PM EW&C and external partners.
• Manage relationships with key CDS stakeholders.
• Coordinate integration with Army and Joint cybersecurity, data transport, and coalition data-sharing environments.
• Conduct market research and technical assessments of existing and emerging CDS technologies for potential application.
• Lead system architecture and design activities, ensuring security policy enforcement across classification boundaries.
• Ensure adherence to Raise-the-Bar (RTB), DISA CDS Baseline Requirements, and DoD RMF standards.
• Oversee test planning, integration, and validation of CDS components in both lab and operational environments.
• Ensure development of RMF and accreditation documentation to support Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Manage interface with appropriate test organizations and approval authorities for CDS certification.
• Support creation of Statements of Work (SOWs), technical requirements, and acquisition documentation for CDS-related efforts.
• Monitor contractor and vendor performance, ensuring schedule, cost, and technical performance targets are met.
• Provide input to acquisition milestones and program reviews for CDS integration within PL SSW product.
• Lead or matrix-manage technical teams of government and contractor personnel focused on CDS development.
• Mentor junior engineers and acquisition professionals supporting CDS-related efforts within PL SSW.
• Deep understanding of DoD CDS policies, RTB guidance, and DISA CDS Baseline Requirements.
• Familiarity with tactical and strategic CDS technologies (e.g., Radiant Mercury, TACDS, Flatirons, OWL, Forcepoint, ISSE Guard).
• Demonstrated experience in a technical and/or programmatic lead position providing support in the areas of market research, stakeholder engagement, technical management, and contract oversight.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for interfacing with senior government leaders and technical cross-functional teams including engineers, cybersecurity experts, acquisition staff, and operational users.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical acquisition and engineering environment supporting strategic EW and Cyber capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting DoD IT systems, cyber capabilities, or EW/Signal Intelligence systems.
• 3+ years of experience with cross domain solution architecture, policy, and implementation.

• Must be able to support up to 10% travel to CONUS locations for stakeholder engagements, test events, and program reviews.

  Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: 165,000-215,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

RealmOne Benefits:

• Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
• Retirement + Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required!
• Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
• Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
• MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

ABOUT US

• RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges.
• Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
• RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
• RealmOne has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun. With more than 30+ active contracts, 12 of which are prime, RealmOne stands as a premier innovator supporting the Government and Department of Defense, with team members located nationwide.

Disclaimer: Benefits packages offered by RealmOne are subject to variation and may differ based on work location, clearance level, and other eligibility criteria. Specific eligibility, availability, and scope of benefits are not guaranteed, may differ from those generally described, and remain subject to modification at the sole discretion of the company.