Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Assessment Manager

Company: Edera L3C
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Assessment Manager-FT Edera L3C is a fast-growing healthcare consultancy that addresses today’s issues and helps create tomorrow’s solutions by connecting the brightest minds in healthcare. Our team of management, technology, and creative services consultants work collaboratively with industry experts who bring deep experience and expertise to create transformational business solutions. We believe complex challenges and multi-faceted opportunities call for multi-disciplinary approaches and that’s how we work. We transform healthcare by bringing industry best practices from the private sector to the public sector, and the public sector to the private sector. Edera is an L3C (a variation of a limited liability company) that places “purpose before profit;” a social enterprise venture. This means we are focused on a socially beneficial mission to transform organizations rather than being driven to maximize income. Profits beyond our business sustainability goals are reinvested into communities or clients. Position Description Top Secret Clearance Required Edera L3C is a fast-growing healthcare consultancy that addresses today’s issues and helps create tomorrow’s solutions by connecting the brightest minds in healthcare. Our team of management, technology, and creative services consultants work collaboratively with industry experts who bring deep experience and expertise to create transformational business solutions. We believe complex challenges and multi-faceted opportunities call for multi-disciplinary approaches—and that’s how we work. Edera is an L3C (a variation of a limited liability company) that places “purpose before profit,” a social enterprise venture. This means we are focused on a socially beneficial mission to transform organizations rather than being driven to maximize income. Profits beyond our business sustainability goals are reinvested into communities or clients. The Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Assessment Manager will support the Defense Healthcare Management Systems (DHMS) Program Executive Office (PEO) in executing the tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and delivering on the associated Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs). This role will lead the coordination and execution of a comprehensive Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Cyber Resilience & Survivability (R&S) assessment across DHMS and its subordinate Project Management Offices (PMOs). The Manager will oversee stakeholder engagement, requirements elicitation, and analysis of current-state cybersecurity capabilities to identify compliance gaps. The Manager will also guide the development of an actionable implementation framework—including gap closure recommendations, ROI analysis, and milestone-based planning—culminating in delivery of all required deliverables in support of improved cyber readiness and alignment with DoD directives. Type of Employment: Full-time, W2 Work Location/Travel: DC-based. Minimal travel required Salary Range: $150,000- 160,000 (W2, commensurate with experience and qualifications) Role Reports to: Hiring Manager Direct Reports: This role may have one to two direct reports Responsibilities Lead Zero Trust and Cyber Resilience & Survivability (R&S) assessment efforts for DHMS and its PMOs Manage stakeholder working groups to identify cyber compliance gaps and remediation options Oversee creation of ROI-based roadmaps to inform investment decisions and track compliance milestones Support the drafting and delivery of contract data requirements lists (CDRLs) for PEO DHMS Translate DoD cybersecurity guidance (e.g., CSEIG, NIST 800-207) into actionable technical and operational plans Document functional requirements, traceability matrices, and process maps Coordinate across interdisciplinary teams including engineering, acquisition, and cybersecurity operations Knowledge and Skills Required In-depth understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and DoD cyber compliance frameworks Experience facilitating interagency collaboration and requirements definition Strong documentation, stakeholder communication, and presentation skills Familiarity with DoD program lifecycle and acquisition standards Education/Certification Required Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT Management, Healthcare Informatics, or related field Experience Required 12 years’ experience as a functional analyst or project lead supporting federal cyber initiatives Experience conducting cyber assessments and leading technical teams in the DoD space Technical Skills Required Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Agile collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence) Familiarity with NIST RMF, CMMC, DoD CIO Zero Trust Strategy Desirable (Not Required) Skills/Experience PMP or SAFe certification Prior military or DHA experience All applicants must be US citizens and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Edera participates in the E-Verify program. Edera is a drug-free workplace. Edera is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Edera prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Edera takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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