Senior IT Management Consultant

Tau Six, an agile small company delivering cutting edge cybersecurity and systems integration services to the US National Security market, has an immediate need for a Senior IT Management Consultant to provide support to a Chief Information Officer within a Department of Defense customer. In this role you have the opportunity to help drive IT strategy, deliver project and financial oversight, and drive technology innovation with a mission-oriented, fast-moving, and impactful customer. The Senior Information Technology Management Consultant provides senior-level advisory, analytical, and operational support to a Chief Information Officer (CIO) within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) under a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contract. The consultant serves as a trusted advisor to senior government leadership, supporting enterprise IT management, governance, budgeting, cybersecurity oversight, and program execution, while maintaining the independence required of a SETA role.This position requires extensive experience operating in DoD research and development environments, including support to Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) IT systems, and a demonstrated ability to navigate the unique governance, security, and coordination challenges present at the Department’s most senior levels.Key ResponsibilitiesCIO Strategy, Governance, and Policy SupportProvide senior advisory support to the agency CIO on enterprise IT strategy, governance, and executionSupport development, coordination, and implementation of IT policies, directives, and guidance in alignment with DoD-wide regulationsAssist in aligning CIO initiatives with DoD CIO, OMB, and SAP IT and cybersecurity policiesFacilitate and support governance bodies, including investment review boards, change/configuration control boards, and senior steering committeesCoordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to meet organizational IT and cybersecurity objectivesIT Budget, Financial, and Cost ManagementSupport formulation, justification, and execution of IT budgets, including POM, FYDP, and PB cyclesTrack and analyze IT program costs, obligations, and expenditures, including classified activitiesDevelop cost estimates, funding profiles, and decision-quality financial analysesSupport responses to internal audits, senior leadership inquiries, and external oversight reviewsProgram and Project Management OversightProvide oversight and analytical support to IT programs and initiatives, including classified and SAP IT effortsTrack schedules, milestones, risks, and issues across complex, multi-stakeholder initiativesSupport development of integrated master schedules, performance metrics, and executive briefingsEnsure IT initiatives align with DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and CIO governance requirementsCybersecurity, SAP IT, and Risk OversightProvide advisory support related to cybersecurity governance, compliance, and risk managementSupport oversight of Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for both unclassified and classified systemsAssist with governance and compliance for Special Access Program (SAP) IT environmentsAssist the CIO in tracking cybersecurity risks, mitigation plans, ATO status, and continuous monitoring activitiesCoordinate with security, counterintelligence, and SAP security officials as requiredWorkforce, Contractor, and Organizational SupportSupport agency CIO leadership in IT workforce planning and organizational alignmentProvide advisory support related to oversight of government and contractor IT personnelAssist with development of staffing plans, skill gap analyses, and workforce modernization effortsEnsure contractor activities remain compliant with SETA boundaries and non-inherently governmental functionsExecutive-Level Support and CommunicationsPrepare executive briefings, decision memoranda, white papers, and senior leader support materialsSupport leadership meetings, working groups, and strategic planning sessionsServe as a liaison between the agency CIO organization and DoD Components, Intelligence Community partners, and external stakeholdersProvide independent assessments and recommendations consistent with OSD and SETA requirementsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field12+ years of experience in senior IT management, consulting, or advisory rolesDemonstrated experience supporting OSD-level CIO organizations or equivalent DoD headquarters elementsProven experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) IT environmentsStrong knowledge of:DoD IT governance and policy frameworksFederal and DoD IT budgeting and financial managementCybersecurity governance, RMF, and classified system complianceProgram and project management best practices in highly classified environmentsExperience operating in a SETA/advisory capacity, providing independent, non-conflicted support to senior government leadershipCertifications (Preferred)PMP, ITIL, or equivalent project/service management certificationCISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certificationDAWIA, FAC-P/PM, or familiarity with DoD acquisition processesSecurity ClearanceActive DoD Top Secret clearance requiredEligibility for SAP and SCI access required (SAP indoctrination highly preferred)