Ardent
national security
SeniorCybersecurityProgramManager
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“Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager at Ardent. Skills: Cybersecurity Program Management, Fraud Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Cybersecurity Operations, Stakeholder Engagement. Lead day-to-day operational oversight and strategic direction of the CFAM support program. Manage multidisciplinary teams supporting fraud analytics, predictive analytics, forensic analysis, and cybersecurity monitoring activities”
What You'll Achieve.
support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities; protecting the nation; strengthen resilience; advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure; lead day-to-day operations and strategic execution supporting the IRS Cybersecurity Fraud Analytics and Monitoring (CFAM) program; ensure alignment with IRS policies, operational requirements, and program objectives; ensure alignment with Fraud Analytics mission objectives; timely coordination of fraud incidents, mitigation efforts, and operational response activities
Industry & Context.
fraud detection; incident coordination; mitigation efforts; operational response activities
on-site position in Lanham, MD, willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process, veterans encouraged to apply, people with disabilities encouraged to apply
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience, Minimum of 15 years of experience supporting cybersecurity, fraud analytics, data analytics, or large-scale enterprise operations, Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within large, complex organizations, Experience supporting fraud analytics, cybersecurity monitoring, predictive analytics, or incident response operations, Experience managing stakeholder relationships and coordinating cross-functional operational activities, understanding of cybersecurity operations, fraud detection methodologies, and analytics-driven decision-making, Experience supporting program governance, reporting, and operational planning activities, Ability to communicate technical and operational information effectively to leadership and stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience supporting IRS, Treasury, Federal Civilian, Intelligence Community, or large regulated environments, Experience supporting fraud analytics ecosystems, SIEM operations, or machine learning-driven analytics programs, Familiarity with predictive analytics, forensic analysis, ETL processes, and cybersecurity monitoring tools, Experience developing executive-level briefings, reports, and operational dashboards, Knowledge of IRS Enterprise Life Cycle (ELC) or similar federal governance processes, Experience supporting cloud-based analytics or big data environments
What You'll Do.
Lead day-to-day operational oversight and strategic direction of the CFAM support program
Manage multidisciplinary teams supporting fraud analytics
and cybersecurity monitoring activities
Coordinate response activities to ensure alignment with IRS policies
operational requirements
and program objectives
and resource management activities for personnel supporting the program
Manage stakeholder engagement activities and serve as a primary point of contact for program coordination
Develop and maintain program plans
governance documentation
and risk management artifacts
Coordinate with IRS Cyber Operations personnel and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with Fraud Analytics mission objectives
Oversee delivery of monthly and quarterly reports
and ad hoc leadership deliverables
Support implementation of fraud analytics strategies
machine learning initiatives
and data-driven fraud detection methodologies
Ensure timely coordination of fraud incidents
and operational response activities
Support collaboration across IRS business units
cybersecurity organizations
and external stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manage multidisciplinary teams; Coordinate response activities; Manage stakeholder engagement activities; Serve as a primary point of contact for program coordination; Coordinate with IRS Cyber Operations personnel and other stakeholders; Support collaboration across IRS business units, cybersecurity organizations, and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate technical and operational information effectively to leadership and stakeholders; executive briefings; reports; white papers; ad hoc leadership deliverables
Process & Methodology
program plans, governance documentation, risk management artifacts, operational planning
Full Job Description
At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it. We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins. Ardent is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager to join our team. This is an on-site position in Lanham, MD. Position Description: Ardent is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead day-to-day operations and strategic execution supporting the IRS Cybersecurity Fraud Analytics and Monitoring (CFAM) program. This role will oversee multidisciplinary fraud analytics and cybersecurity operations teams responsible for predictive analytics, forensic analysis, fraud detection, incident coordination, and stakeholder engagement across IRS online application ecosystems. Responsibilities and Duties: Lead day-to-day operational oversight and strategic direction of the CFAM support program. Manage multidisciplinary teams supporting fraud analytics, predictive analytics, forensic analysis, and cybersecurity monitoring activities. Coordinate response activities to ensure alignment with IRS policies, operational requirements, and program
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