Project Manager - Product Operations
Core
Own end-to-end Authority to Operate (ATO) and certification processes for hardware/software products to enable deployment on DoD and IC networks.
Role type
Senior Project Manager (Defense/Security Compliance)
Builds
Certified defense-grade hardware and software systems for US government networks
Domain
Defense contracting, high-assurance hardware/software, cybersecurity compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project/program management, ATO/certification lifecycle management, NIAP Common Criteria, CSfC, FIPS 140-3 validation, DevSecOps, stakeholder management, process development, BOM management, vendor data management
Preferred skills
PLM systems (Arena), procurement systems (Ariba), R&D-to-manufacturing process design
Technologies
NIAP Common Criteria, CSfC, FIPS 140-3, Arena, Ariba
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end ATO and continuous compliance for DoD/IC deployment; Serve as expert on NIAP/CSfC/FIPS 140-3 validation; Define requirements for reciprocal ATOs with customers; Steward DevSecOps approach with engineering teams; Maintain BOM accuracy in Arena; Ensure vendor data accuracy in Ariba; Report status on certification milestones; Maintain audit-ready documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
