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Director, Cyber Workforce Academic Engagement Office

Posted by Office of the Secretary of Defense

  • Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 12 August 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerOffice of the Secretary of Defense
LocationPentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Cybersecurity fieldCybersecurity Leadership
Job specialtyDirector, Cyber Workforce Academic Engagement Office
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted12 August 2026
Application deadline26 August 2026
CompensationUSD 186,207 – USD 228,000
Skills and qualifications
Experience leveldirector
Required skillsMiscellaneous Administration And Program
Frameworks and standardsNIST
Security clearancets-sci
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

The Office of the Department of War Chief Information Officer (DoW CIO) is the Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of War for information technology (IT), including national security systems (NSS), information resources management (IRM) matters. The Director of Cyber Workforce Academic Engagement Office (CAEO) is a direct report to the DoW CIO and leads, directs, and manages a staff comprised of GS, GG, Military and Contractor personnel, providing expert management and oversight of the activities of the Department of War in its relationship with academia, to include those entities involved in primary, secondary, and post-secondary education, with respect to cyber-related matters. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Serves as the consolidated focal point for engagements carried out between the Department of War and academia with respect to cyber-related matters. Establishes, maintains, and oversees activities that pertain to relationships between academia and entities involved in primary, secondary, and post-education with…

Location

Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

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