Program Manager - CNO Tool Development

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Program Manager – CNO Tool Development
Location: Fort Meade, MD | Type: Full-Time | Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly
Note: This position is part of an active proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award.

Overview
DarkStar Intelligence is actively seeking an experienced On-Site Program Manager to lead a critical Cyber Network Operations (CNO) Tool Development contract. This high-priority role demands a technically skilled leader with proven CNO expertise, stakeholder management skills, and strong DEVSECOPS experience. The successful candidate will have a commanding presence, be a CNODP graduate, and know how to effectively balance mission needs, team direction, and technical rationale in a dynamic development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site lead for CNO Tool Development, representing both mission priorities and development team concerns.
• Manage all stakeholder communications with professionalism and precision, providing technical justification when pushing back on requirements.
• Coordinate DEVSECOPS implementation across the tool development lifecycle.
• Mentor and manage junior developers and system administrators, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Act as a technical liaison between leadership, mission users, and development staff.
• Lead efforts to scope, prioritize, and deliver cyber tool capabilities that meet security, functionality, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure effective collaboration across classified development environments and contribute to agile workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly
• Education/Experience: CNODP (Computer Network Operations Development Program) graduate; extensive experience in CNO (offensive/defensive tool development).
• Training/Certification: Proven track record of successful DEVSECOPS integration in high-stakes environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to confidently close discussions and diplomatically deny requests with sound technical reasoning. Prior experience leading/managing technical teams in classified spaces.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience interfacing directly with government stakeholders in a program management capacity.
• Familiarity with modern cyber tool development practices and secure transfer protocols.
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or training responsibilities in technical environments.

Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $145,000 – $175,000. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market data. DarkStar provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our full-time employees. Interested candidates may request salary details by contacting recruiting@darkstarintel.com.
Additional Details

• Travel: 10% (as required for program execution)
• Work Environment: On-site, Fort Meade, MD

Security Note
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and maintain eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

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