Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager 

Location: SEC Headquarters, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. 

Job Category: Information Technology    

Time Type: Full-time 

Employee Type: W2 or 1099 

Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship 

Overview 

NexThreat is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to lead and coordinate a variety of compliance and regulatory projects within the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, and excellent project management skills. This role will be instrumental in supporting the SEC's mission to protect investors and maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets. 

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership: Direct and oversee multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements. 

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and industry participants, to effectively communicate project timelines, expectations, and outcomes. 

Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on program objectives. 

Process Improvement: Evaluate current processes and propose enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory efforts. 

Resource Allocation: Manage resources effectively and ensure adequate support for project initiatives, including budgeting and personnel management. 

Compliance Oversight:

- Ensure that all project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and SEC policies. 

- Prepare written documents and communicate with both business and technical stakeholders. 

- Must have experience in and understand security architecture for web applications and infrastructure and have experience and working knowledge of Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities in accordance with standards from NIST. 

- Must have expertise and experience in performing continuous monitoring activities for systems to include monitoring for security threats, performing access reviews, reviewing and developing mitigations for vulnerability assessment reports, and proposing enhancements for systems security. 

- Must have experience supporting security operations centers (or similar capabilities) in systems reviews and potential incident investigations. 

- Must obtain and maintain knowledge of the security architecture and the business purpose of systems under his/her purview. 

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration; advanced degree preferred. 

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management. 

Skills: 

- Proven experience in project management, with proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira). 

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail. 

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences. 

- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Desired Attributes:

- Demonstrated leadership capability with a proactive and results-oriented approach. 

- High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to public service and ethical standards. 

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, fostering inclusivity and respect among diverse stakeholders. 

NexThreat is dedicated to our employees' well-being, growth, and satisfaction. We offer a competitive compensation package that supports and enables our corporate commitment to excellence.

Our extensive benefits include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Ensuring our employees have access to essential healthcare services.

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions: Helping our employees secure their financial future.

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Providing peace of mind with robust coverage.

Up to Five weeks of PTO: Enabling you to streamline your work life balance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Offering financial protection during unforeseen circumstances.

529 College Savings Plan: Supporting our employees’ educational savings goals.

Employee Learning Program with Tuition Reimbursement: Encouraging continuous learning and development.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans: Allowing employees to manage their healthcare expenses effectively.

Profit Sharing: Rewarding our employees for contributing to the company’s success.

Employee Referral Program: Incentivizing our team to bring in new talent.

$5,000 Company-Paid Travel/Vacation after 5 Years of Service: Celebrating loyalty and service with generous vacation benefits.

Equal Opportunity and Career Adv ancement

NexThreat is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We provide a clear pathway for career development, ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to grow and advance within the company.

Fair Compensation

Our commitment to fair compensation is reflected in our competitive salary packages. NexThreat’s internal efficiencies enable us to offer not only fair wages but also additional financial benefits such as spot and merit bonuses, profit sharing, commuting benefits, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication. By regularly collecting customer feedback, we identify opportunities to provide spot bonuses, gifts, and other forms of recognition, ensuring our team members feel valued and appreciated.

Vacation Benefits

Understanding the importance of work-life balance, NexThreat offers a unique vacation benefit. Every 5 years, employees receive $5,000 towards a vacation for themselves and their families. 

We strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.