Senior Public Sector Compliance Manager

Accountabilities • Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance roadmap covering federal security requirements, authorization activities, and risk mitigation initiatives.

• Support FedRAMP Moderate and High authorization and reauthorization processes, including the preparation, review, and maintenance of SSPs, POA&Ms, SAPs, SARs, and related documentation.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on FedRAMP High, NIST SP 800-53, and associated federal compliance requirements.

• Support strategic federal initiatives, including security and compliance requirements associated with DoD Impact Level 6 environments.

• Map, assess, and monitor security controls against FedRAMP Moderate/High baselines and NIST SP 800-53 requirements.

• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and DevSecOps teams to ensure security and compliance requirements are incorporated into system design and ongoing operations.

• Manage continuous monitoring activities, including periodic assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and associated documentation.

• Track POA&M items through remediation and closure while monitoring outstanding risks and compliance gaps.

• Coordinate with Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs), government customers, and internal stakeholders during audits, assessments, and authorization activities.

• Support federal sales and business development teams by providing guidance on regulatory requirements, security frameworks, and compliance considerations.

• Administer and maintain the FedRAMP compliance platform and manage recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual authorization requirements.

• Produce compliance metrics, reporting, and risk analysis for leadership and maintain awareness of changes to FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, CMMC, and related frameworks.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in information security compliance, governance, risk management, or a related field, preferably within a FedRAMP- or FISMA-regulated environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a security clearance are required for work involving applicable government cloud environments.

• Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP Moderate/High baselines, and the federal authorization process.

• Hands-on experience creating, maintaining, or reviewing security documentation such as SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and SAPs.

• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance tools, as well as vulnerability scanning technologies such as Nessus or Qualys and the ability to interpret security findings.

• Experience implementing or assessing security controls in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is highly valuable.

• Experience working with a 3PAO or federal agency is preferred.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CAP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent credentials are advantageous.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a structured approach to identifying risks, resolving compliance gaps, and managing multiple priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical compliance requirements for non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across security, engineering, operations, sales, and other functions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Remote position within the United States.

• Opportunity to contribute to federal security and compliance programs involving FedRAMP and other high-assurance environments.

• Cross-functional exposure to cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, engineering, DevSecOps, sales, and public sector initiatives.

• Opportunity to work on compliance programs aligned with evolving federal security requirements.

• Employment benefits and compensation are subject to the applicable terms and programs offered by the hiring organization.

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