Program Manager I

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy.  Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750 professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.   

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.  
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

NNSS is seeking a Program Manager I to provide Program Management oversight to the NNSS Cybersecurity Program. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning (technical scope/performance, cost, schedule) and execution of the NNSS NA-IM Cybersecurity budget. The Program Manager will also assess the Cybersecurity program to ensure compliance with applicable DOE Orders and/or contractual requirements. 

This role collaborates with programmatic counterparts at NNSA headquarters, onsite/internal NNSS customers, and other NSE sites to ensure alignment with Cybersecurity scope and future capability needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Program Manager, overseeing the planning (technical scope/performance, cost, schedule) and execution of the NNSS NA-IM Cybersecurity budget.
• Provide programmatic oversight to ensure alignment with associated programs/projects and NNSS mission objectives.
• Coordinate with Project Management, IT, and financial team to manage integration between program and project elements.
• Act as primary customer contact for program activities, leading recurring program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, technical performance, and challenges.
• Provide programmatic support for change control reviews that propose significant changes or impact programmatic requirements and reporting. 
• Interface with MSTS senior management to address / elevate key programmatic issues and risks.
• Support project reviews and headquarters/dignitary tours, meetings, and reporting.
• Generate five-year Future Year Nuclear Security Program (FYNSP) submission, prioritizing NNSS’ scope, funding, and schedule request for respective program.
• Generate yearly AOB (annual operating baseline) (scope, funding, schedule) for planned programmatic activities.
• Analyze and track monthly program activities, costs, and variances using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles.
• Support NA-IM milestones and deliverables to ensure adherence to plans/schedules.
• Identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Support assessments of the Cybersecurity Program to ensure compliance with applicable DOE Orders and/or contractual requirements. 
• Track/trend Cybersecurity performance metrics and report lessons learned, issues, and strengths to supervision.
• Assist with strategic and operational planning for the Cybersecurity Division.
• Assists with coordination of Security System Plans and Authority to Operate (ATO) plans. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, executing, and monitoring medium to large, complex budgets, preferably within a government or public sector context.
• Experience with financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for IT or cybersecurity initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing projects or programs from conception to completion, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Familiarity with federal budgeting processes, regulations, and financial systems .
• Strong understanding of financial management principles, cost accounting, and budget formulation and execution.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, technologies, and common threats to effectively manage related budgets.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting financial information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and for collaborating with various departments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders, including technical teams, senior leadership, and external auditors.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity policies and guidelines (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Advanced proficiency in financial management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and Microsoft Office Suite .
• The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas.
  • Some travel required to support cybersecurity working groups and/or NA-IM meetings. 
• Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday. (subject to change) .
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2, “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted.  Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709, “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $126,984.00 - $203,174.40.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.