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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Management Consultant - **Company:** Tau Six - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, IT Management, SAP (Applications), SAP Security, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ghtr7t ## About the 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., + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field + 12+ years of experience in senior IT management, consulting, or advisory roles + Demonstrated experience supporting OSD-level CIO organizations or equivalent DoD headquarters elements + Proven experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) IT environments + Strong knowledge of: + DoD IT governance and policy frameworks + Federal and DoD IT budgeting and financial management + Cybersecurity governance, RMF, and classified system compliance + Program and project management best practices in highly classified environments + Experience operating in a SETA/advisory capacity, providing independent, non-conflicted support to senior government leadership Certifications (Preferred) + PMP, ITIL, or equivalent project/service management certification + CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification + DAWIA, FAC-P/PM, or familiarity with DoD acquisition processes Security Clearance + Active DoD Top Secret clearance required + Eligibility for SAP and SCI access required (SAP indoctrination highly preferred) ## Description 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., CIO Strategy, Governance, and Policy Support + Provide senior advisory support to the agency CIO on enterprise IT strategy, governance, and execution + Support development, coordination, and implementation of IT policies, directives, and guidance in alignment with DoD-wide regulations + Assist in aligning CIO initiatives with DoD CIO, OMB, and SAP IT and cybersecurity policies + Facilitate and support governance bodies, including investment review boards, change/configuration control boards, and senior steering committees + Coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to meet organizational IT and cybersecurity objectives IT Budget, Financial, and Cost Management + Support formulation, justification, and execution of IT budgets, including POM, FYDP, and PB cycles + Track and analyze IT program costs, obligations, and expenditures, including classified activities + Develop cost estimates, funding profiles, and decision-quality financial analyses + Support responses to internal audits, senior leadership inquiries, and external oversight reviews Program and Project Management Oversight + Provide oversight and analytical support to IT programs and initiatives, including classified and SAP IT efforts + Track schedules, milestones, risks, and issues across complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives + Support development of integrated master schedules, performance metrics, and executive briefings + Ensure IT initiatives align with DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and CIO governance requirements Cybersecurity, SAP IT, and Risk Oversight + Provide advisory support related to cybersecurity governance, compliance, and risk management + Support oversight of Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for both unclassified and classified systems + Assist with governance and compliance for Special Access Program (SAP) IT environments + Assist the CIO in tracking cybersecurity risks, mitigation plans, ATO status, and continuous monitoring activities + Coordinate with security, counterintelligence, and SAP security officials as required Workforce, Contractor, and Organizational Support + Support agency CIO leadership in IT workforce planning and organizational alignment + Provide advisory support related to oversight of government and contractor IT personnel + Assist with development of staffing plans, skill gap analyses, and workforce modernization efforts + Ensure contractor activities remain compliant with SETA boundaries and non-inherently governmental functions Executive-Level Support and Communications + Prepare executive briefings, decision memoranda, white papers, and senior leader support materials + Support leadership meetings, working groups, and strategic planning sessions + Serve as a liaison between the agency CIO organization and DoD Components, Intelligence Community partners, and external stakeholders + Provide independent assessments and recommendations consistent with OSD and SETA requirements ## Related Videos - [AI Pair Programming with GitHub Copilot at SAP: Looking Back, Looking Forward!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1546-ai-pair-programming-with-github-copilot-at-sap-looking-back-looking-forward) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Maturity assessment for technicians or how I learned to love OWASP SAMM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/351-maturity-assessment-for-technicians-or-how-i-learned-to-love-owasp-samm) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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