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Director, Cyber Programs

ECS Limited, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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ECS is seeking a

Director, Cyber Programs

to work in a hybrid in our

Arlington, VA

office.

ECS is seeking an

inspiring and strategic cybersecurity executive

to lead a

flagship federal cyber program

driving enterprise-scale risk reduction and resilience across the Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB). This leader will shape the cyber vision, engage directly with senior government stakeholders, and deliver innovative, mission-aligned solutions that strengthen our nation's cybersecurity posture. This role goes beyond program management-it requires a leader who can

connect vision to action , build and maintain trusted relationships, and motivate teams to deliver results that matter to both mission and nation. The successful candidate will serve as a Director for one of ECS's most visible and strategic programs. The Director is accountable for all aspects of program delivery, achieving successful execution of all technical, schedule, cost, and quality performance of this program.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Define and drive a multi-year cybersecurity strategy and roadmap aligned with federal priorities and customer mission objectives. Executive Engagement:

Serve as a

trusted advisor

to senior federal cyber leaders-building partnerships, understanding their challenges, and helping shape FCEB-wide cyber visions and investment priorities. Ensuring flawless Program Execution:

Lead a team of 200+ cybersecurity, engineering, and mission professionals, ensuring operational excellence, meeting all quality metrics and achieving 'Excellent' Award fee ratings while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Innovation & Impact:

Introduce creative, scalable solutions that deliver measurable risk reduction and operational efficiency across diverse environments. Customer Relationship Management:

Cultivate strong, lasting relationships across multiple agency stakeholders, driving alignment, transparency, and confidence in program outcomes. Growth & Expansion:

Oversee all aspects of contract performance and strategic growth, including capture, recompetes, and adjacent opportunities. Mission Enablement:

Inspire teams to deliver beyond compliance-focusing on advancing cyber maturity, threat awareness, and mission resilience. 16+ years

of progressive leadership in cybersecurity and federal program management. Demonstrated success leading large, high-impact

federal cyber initiatives

with enterprise-wide visibility. Proven ability to

influence and align

senior stakeholders around a shared cybersecurity vision. Strong record of building

trusted executive relationships

and delivering business growth in dynamic government environments. Expertise in

strategic planning, risk management, and cybersecurity modernization

for federal missions. Demonstrated success managing

cross-functional and matrixed teams

to achieve complex program outcomes. Excellent communication and storytelling skills-able to articulate " why cyber matters " to mission success. PMP certification and active Top Secret Clearance.