Program Manager

About Us:At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact-whether we're supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.

Position Summary:

RELI Group is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to lead the execution of the Information Security and Privacy Services (ISPS) under the Marketplace System Security and Privacy Support Services (MSSPSS) contract for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO). This critical role will oversee integrated delivery across multiple cybersecurity and privacy-focused tasks, ensuring alignment with CMS risk management priorities, enterprise frameworks, and compliance requirements. The Program Manager will serve as the primary RELI point of contact for Task Order delivery, managing cross-functional teams supporting governance, cybersecurity, forensic analysis, and leadership reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead overall execution and oversight of ISPS Task 7 (Risk Strategy & Standards), Task 8 (Cybersecurity Support), and Task 9 (Forensics & Incident Response) in alignment with CMS objectives and contractual requirements
• Manage cross-disciplinary teams and task leads in Risk Management, Zero Trust, CDM, PAM, Threat Intelligence, BAM reporting, ISSO Services, and SOC support
• Serve as the point of contact for all required deliverables including Project Work Plan, Monthly Progress Reports, Quality Assurance Plan, and Executive Briefing Materials
• Maintain strong collaboration with CMS COR, GTL, and other CMS stakeholders through regular meetings, touchpoints, and contract status reports
• Ensure timely and high-quality submission of all project artifacts, adherence to performance metrics, and coordination across multiple sub-teams
• Provide direction and quality assurance for compliance with CMS Technical Reference Architecture, Acceptable Risk Safeguards (ARS), NIST RMF, and CMS IS2P2 standards
• Oversee development of BAM dashboards and metrics reporting to enhance partner program integrity and support enterprise oversight
• Coordinate task dependencies, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful task delivery within Firm Fixed Price (FFP) constraints
• Manage task transitions, resource allocations, and contract modifications when required
• Represent RELI in executive briefings, senior leadership meetings, and strategy planning sessions with CMS stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Public Administration, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in federal program/project management, with at least 5 years supporting CMS or HHS programs
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale cybersecurity or privacy programs with complex reporting and compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of NIST CSF, PF, RMF, FISMA, and federal privacy regulations (PII, PHI, FTI)
• Experience managing projects aligned with CMS Acceptable Risk Safeguards (ARS) and other CMS/HHS guidance
• Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional technical teams including SMEs, engineers, analysts, and support staff
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills
• PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred)

• Experience with CMS CCIIO, Marketplace systems, or ACA program oversight
• Familiarity with emerging federal cybersecurity initiatives such as Zero Trust Architecture and Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation
• Experience overseeing SOC operations and/or ISSO-as-a-Service delivery models
• Understanding of BAM analytics and data governance within healthcare or regulatory environments
• Prior experience managing fixed-price federal contract

EEO Employer:

RELI Groupis an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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The annual salary range for this position is $180,000.00 to $200,000.00.Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers clickhere