Sprezzatura Management Consulting

Lead cybersecurity initiatives and oversee security operations, compliance, and risk management aligning with federal standards. | Bachelor's degree, 5-8 years cybersecurity leadership experience, relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+), and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. | Position Title: Cyber Security Lead Location: Remote Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)  POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a Cyber Security Lead to join our team. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for the programs cybersecurity initiatives while overseeing day-to-day security operations, compliance, risk management, and team performance. This role serves as the primary cybersecurity advisor to program leadership, ensuring the security posture aligns with federal requirements, operational objectives, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who can translate cybersecurity strategy into operational execution while building and developing a high-performing team RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership  * Serve as the primary cybersecurity liaison for internal leadership, technical teams, customers, and external stakeholders. * Define and execute the cybersecurity strategy, vision, priorities, and roadmap in alignment with organizational goals and federal security requirements. * Partner with program leadership, engineering teams, and product owners to integrate cybersecurity into program planning and delivery. * Foster a proactive security culture by promoting security awareness and collaboration across the organization. Cybersecurity Operations  * Lead the daily operations of the cybersecurity team, ensuring efficient execution of security activities and operational priorities. * Manage workload distribution, establish priorities, and monitor team performance to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables. * Recruit, onboard, mentor, and develop cybersecurity professionals while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. * Conduct performance management, coaching, and career development to build organizational capability and support long-term growth. Security Compliance, Risk Management & Governance * Ensure compliance with applicable federal cybersecurity requirements, including NIST, FISMA, Authorization to Operate (ATO), VA policies, and other regulatory frameworks. * Lead security assessments, risk analyses, threat modeling activities, and control evaluations to identify and mitigate organizational risk. * Develop, maintain, and continuously improve cybersecurity policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), incident response plans, and governance documentation. * Oversee the tracking, validation, and documentation of corrective actions to ensure timely risk mitigation and audit readiness. Vulnerability Management & Security Operations * Direct enterprise vulnerability management activities, including identification, prioritization, remediation coordination, and validation of security findings. * Collaborate with technical teams to ensure vulnerabilities are remediated within established service-level objectives and compliance timelines. * Monitor the effectiveness of security controls and operational processes, identifying opportunities to strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture. * Drive continuous process improvement through operational efficiencies, automation, and implementation of security best practices. Performance Reporting & Continuous Improvement * Establish and maintain cybersecurity metrics, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness. * Prepare executive-level reports and briefings that communicate cybersecurity posture, operational performance, compliance status, and emerging risks. * Analyze operational trends to identify improvement opportunities and recommend strategic initiatives that enhance cybersecurity maturity. * Champion continuous improvement by evaluating new technologies, optimizing processes, and supporting ongoing analyst training and professional development. QUALIFICATIONS * Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate VA background investigation and PIV credential required to perform the role * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and additional relevant experience may be substituted for education in accordance with contract guidelines * Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities * Demonstrated experience implementing and managing cybersecurity programs aligned with NIST, FISMA, and ATO requirements * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership, including presenting cyber status, risks, and recommendations  * Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage technical and executive audiences * Experience developing policies, procedures, operational playbooks, and executive reporting. * Demonstrated ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams and drive alignment on security priorities and execution Required Certifications  * Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security +, or equivalent. WORKING CONDITIONS Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.   PAY RANGE The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 annually, depending on geographic work location, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, security clearance, and contract requirements. Geographic salary ranges are determined in accordance with the company's compensation practices and represent a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. BENEFITS Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include: * Medical, Dental, and Vision * Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution  * Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability * Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance * Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match  WORK AUTHORIZATION  Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve—delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity—turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact. EEO STATEMENT Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not intended to be an employment contract and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.

Lead technology projects overseeing planning, execution, and delivery within scope and budget, managing cross-functional teams and compliance. | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, proven complex project management, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, government compliance familiarity. | Role: Project Manager Location: Remote Other Consideration: Permanent Residents or U.S. Citizenship (Required)   POSITION SUMMARY The Project Manager will lead technology projects from initiation to completion bridging technical expertise with project management skills to ensure successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline for a project supporting the VA.  RESPONSIBILITIES   * Provide day-to-day leadership and overall management of project activities. * Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and key stakeholders. * Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities. * Ensure delivery of project objectives in accordance with contract requirements. * Manage schedule, cost, risk, and performance metrics. * Lead cross-functional teams to support technical, operational, and administrative requirements. * Manage a team of technical subject matter experts in maintaining legacy mainframe platform and support migration to open systems * Manage sustainment software changes and configuration updates * Consolidate and enhance reporting tools * Ensure successful batch transaction processing, disbursements, and reporting;  * Support integration of additional data elements and reconciliation processes * Assist in defining and translating requirements (Epics → Features → User Stories) * Manage dependencies, sequencing, and risk analysis for VA-wide financial systems * Provide sustainment support through Jira, ServiceNow (SNOW), VA PARS, and VASI * Deliver weekly status reports, PMR updates, scorecards, and OMR inputs * Support full Disaster Recovery (DR) cycles * Coordinate with Infrastructure Operations on vulnerabilities, patches, upgrades, and maintenance * Facilitate communication and coordination among internal and external partners. * Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies as needed. * Support transition activities, including knowledge transfer and continuity planning. * Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and quality standards. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience). * Demonstrated experience managing projects of similar size, scope, and complexity. * Compliance with FMFIA and OMB Circulars A-130, A-127, A-123 * Experience supporting government or commercial contracts (as applicable). * Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. * Familiarity with industry-standard project management methodologies and tools. WORKING CONDITIONS  Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs.     BENEFITS  Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include: * Medical, Dental, and Vision * Health Saving Account (when enrolled ineligible plan) with Company contribution  * Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability * Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance * Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match   WORK AUTHORIZATION Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.   Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve—delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity—turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact.   EEO STATEMENT  Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.   This job description is not intended to be an employment contact and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.

Lead and manage complex cloud security projects ensuring compliance with FedRAMP and NIST standards while overseeing teams and budgets. | Must have 5+ years of platform security experience, CISSP or CISM certification, expertise in cloud security RMF processes, and strong leadership in security teams. | Job Title: Project Manager Location: Virtual Other Consideration: U.S. Citizen, Green card holder SUMMARY: The Project Manager, Senior will lead complex technology projects from initiation to completion bridging technical expertise with project management skills to ensure successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Project Leadership: Plan, execute, and oversee technical projects, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables align with strategic goals. • Technical Coordination: Work closely with engineering, IT, and development teams to understand technical requirements and resolve challenges. • Sustain and modernize cloud based data analytics platform • Implement advanced analytics including AI/ML and NLP • Oversee Platform Architecture and integration • Budget Management: Monitor project budgets and optimize resource allocation to achieve financial targets • Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, clients, and senior leadership, providing regular updates and progress reports. • Risk Mitigation: Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard project success. • Process Improvement: Apply best practices and agile methodologies to enhance project workflows and efficiency. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Expertise in reviewing FedRAMP Security documentation for completion, gaps, vulnerabilities, and identifying remediations that may be required. • Expertise in developing Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for cloud services. • Expertise in developing repeatable templates to leverage to answer hybrid and customer responsible security controls and ensuring total team compliance in leveraging necessary templates and tools. • Expertise in training and managing a team of security professionals to execute against a significant volume of work in progress leveraging agile best practices. • Expertise in supporting audit findings, remediation activities, and documentation gaps as well as train others against best practices to achieve maximum ATO duration. • Shall have a minimum of two industry recognized certificates. CISSP preferred. Other acceptable certificates include Security+, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), CCSK, Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), (formerly CAP)). • Shall have a minimum of five years’ experience with, and depth of understanding of, Platform Security requirements and experience with NIST security requirements on large scale deployments. • Shall possess a current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or achieve certification within 180 days of contract award. No substitutions will be accepted. • Shall have a minimum of five years of experience with the following: • * Ability to complete all cloud security actions required to accomplish Risk Management Framework (RMF) workflows including but not limited to tasks associated with the ATO and security/privacy documentation. • * Expertise to define requirements for use case onboarding of SaaS and PaaS solutions following an ATO. • Competent to manage multiple projects through the entire RMF lifecycle including decommissioning after product sunset occurs. • Expertise in developing repeatable templates to leverage to answer hybrid and customer responsible security controls and ensuring total team compliance in leveraging necessary templates and tools. • Expertise in training and managing a team of security professionals to execute against a significant volume of work in progress leveraging agile best practices. • Responsible to support audit findings, remediation activities, and documentation gaps as well as train others against best practices to achieve maximum ATO duration. • Minimum of three years of hands-on experience managing performance and team standards including collecting input from customers and adjusting expectations as needed. SUCCESS FACTORS • Proven ability to manage budgets and drive financial outcomes • Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills • Strong decision-making and leadership capabilities • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred). • 10+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably in the technology or IT sector. • Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies such as Agile and Scrum. • Technical knowledge in software development, systems engineering, or infrastructure management. • Ability to plan and execute in a remote-first culture. Transitioning military and/or Veterans with IT/IS, finance, and/or healthcare systems specialties are invited to apply. Sprezzatura is an equal opportunity employer and offers benefits including healthcare and paid vacation time. WORK AUTHORIZATION This role requires you to live within the United States. Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Sprezzatura expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sprezzatura ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT This position may require Public Trust clearance. Candidates must undergo a background investigation, including a review of employment history, education, criminal record, and financial history. The clearance process ensures that the candidate is reliable, trustworthy, and of good conduct and character. Employment offers are contingent upon successful passing a public trust clearance process. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Sprezzatura (www.sprezzmc.com) is a Washington, DC-area Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that enables client success by supplying insight and leadership at the intersection of people, processes, and technology.

Lead and manage business analysis projects, collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs, develop workflows, analyze data, recommend technology solutions, conduct user acceptance testing, and provide training and support. | 5 years of relevant experience, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership and analytical skills, proficiency in data analysis tools, and experience with Agile methodologies as a plus. | Job Title: Business Analyst Manager Location: Virtual Other Consideration: U.S. Citizen (Required) The Business Analyst Manager will be responsible for leading complex projects and initiatives aimed at driving business growth and efficiency within a strategic program at the Department of Veterans Affairs that has the potential to impact over millions of veteran users. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of business processes, data analysis, and technology solutions. The Business Analyst Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business needs, develop solutions, and ensure successful implementation. Duties and Responsibilities • Lead and manage business analysis projects from inception to completion • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and requirements • Develop and document business process and workflows • Analyze data and identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement • Recommend and implement technology solutions to meet business objectives • Conduct user acceptance testing and ensure successful implementation of solutions • Provide training and support to end users • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices Success Factors • Strong leadership and project management skills. • Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems • Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • Adaptable to changing business needs and priorities • Commitment continuous learning and improvement Qualifications • 5 Years of Experience in a similar role. • Bachelor's degree in business management, Information Technology, or relevant degree (bachelor's degree can be substituted with 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted). • Proven track record of leading and managing complex projects • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in data analysis tools and software • Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus • Proficient experience in data analysis Transitioning military and/or Veterans with IT/IS, finance, and/or healthcare systems specialties are invited to apply. Sprezzatura is an equal opportunity employer and offers benefits including healthcare and paid vacation time. WORK AUTHORIZATION This role requires you to live within the United States. Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Sprezzatura expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sprezzatura ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT This position may require Public Trust clearance. Candidates must undergo a background investigation, including a review of employment history, education, criminal record, and financial history. The clearance process ensures that the candidate is reliable, trustworthy, and of good conduct and character. Employment offers are contingent upon successful passing a public trust clearance process. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Sprezzatura (www.sprezzmc.com) is a Washington, DC-area Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that enables client success by supplying insight and leadership at the intersection of people, processes, and technology.