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| Company Name: |
General Dynamics IT |
| Location: |
Herndon, VA |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
05/19/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
06/18/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Engineering, Information Technology |
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Cyber Mission Delivery Manager, Top Secret
Position Summary The Cyber Mission Delivery Manager oversees the execution, integration, and operational performance of mission-delivery across five core cyber defensive functional areas. The successful leader ensures that all mission-delivery teams effectively support cyber customer objectives to stop cyber threats, harden the terrain, and drive toward a safer national cyber ecosystem. The role focuses on coordinating operational teams, ensuring delivery quality, maintaining mission readiness, and driving measurable impact across national cyber resilience missions. The candidate will work closely with the Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, government stakeholders, and technical leadership. Key Responsibilities Mission Delivery Leadership Across Five Functional AreasOversee teams responsible for executing mission activities across: Delivery of a modernized cyber defensive operations command center integrating incident response, situational awareness, and operational coordination. Delivery of persistent, proactive hunting activities to identify adversary presence across federal and critical infrastructure environments. Coordination of response actions to close vulnerabilities, reduce exposure, and improve partners ability to withstand nation-state aggression. Production and dissemination of timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence that drives decision-making and defensive operations.Prioritization, analysis, and coordination of risk-reduction actions based on vulnerabilities affecting federal and critical infrastructure systems.Ensure mission outputs support national cyber priorities such as actionable intelligence delivery, improved resilience, synchronized national defense posture, and accelerated crisis decision-making Operational Execution and Performance AlignmentEnsure teams execute activities aligned with NIST SP 80061r2, the NIST Incident Response Lifecycle, RMF, and CISAs Cybersecurity Incident & Vulnerability Response PlaybooksOversee integration of threat analysis, asset response, and adversary activity assessments into mission delivery streams supporting partners across CI, SLTT, and Federal Civilian Executive Branch sectorsEnsure each functional team delivers timely, high-quality operational outputs tDrive cross-functional planning to ensure cyber campaigns, defensive plans, and response actions. Team Oversight and Mission ReadinessOversee mission-delivery teams staffing, training, readiness, and alignment to evolving cyber threats and operational requirements.Ensure teams maintain the capability to surge operations during crisis conditions and support faster time-to-detect, time-to-remediate, and service-restoration timelinesEstablish consistent operational rhythms, quality assurance practices, and coordination frameworks across all five mission areas. Cross-Functional Integration & CoordinationCoordinate mission-delivery activities with the Program Manager, Technical Director/Chief Architect, and other leadership stakeholders.Ensure mission-delivery activities support integrated national cyber defense operations. Performance Management & Outcome TrackingOversee mission area KPIs, operational metrics, and outcome measures that align to broader program performance goals.Ensure remediation, threat hunting, intelligence, and vulnerability activities.Identify operational risks and barriers, and coordinate mitigation actions with functional team leads. Continuous Improvement & ModernizationDrive improvements across mission workflows, operational processes, and delivery frameworks.Promote innovation within mission-delivery teams.Ensure mission-delivery teams adapt rapidly to adversary tactics, technology changes, and evolving cyber risk conditions. Required QualificationsExperience overseeing cyber operations, incident response, threat intelligence, or vulnerability management teams on large-scale federal cybersecurity programs.Strong understanding of NIST SP 80061r2, incident response frameworks, cyber threat intelligence lifecycle, and threat hunting methodologies.Demonstrated ability to manage operational teams delivering mission-critical cyber defense services.Strong communication, coordination, and operational leadership skills.Experience tracking performance metrics and aligning operations to mission outcomes.Ten (10) years of overall cybersecurity experience with 5 years of management of cybersecurity teams Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting CISA, DHS, CYBERCOM national cyber centers, or large-scale enterprise SOCs.Background coordinating cyber defensive operations across CI, SLTT, and federal civilian environments.Experience with cyber campaign planning, defensive operations centers, or enterprise threat hunting programs. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE401K: With company match.Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness packages.Career Growth: Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.Professional Development: Growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.Innovative Tech: Access to cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the mission.Work-Life Balance: Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
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| Company Name: |
General Dynamics IT |
| Website: | https://www.gdit.com/careers/job/ca3ff8727/cyber-mission-delivery-manager-top-secret/?source=AutoAppend_HBCU |
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