Program Manager
Spectraforce
Ashburn, Virginia
Remote
2 months ago
Job Description
Title: Program Manager
Location: Remote
Duration: 9+ months (possibility of extension)
Description:
We are seeking an experienced and detailed oriented Principal Program Manager to lead and oversee the Federal initiatives within our IT organization. The ideal candidate has past experience in this space and will ensure compliance with all US Federal requirements, manage cloud security authorizations, coordinate across multiple teams to maintain high security and operational standards and ensure successful implementations.
This role will be pivotal in ensuring our organization's compliance with federal security standards while driving collaboration across technical and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
Required
Preferred
Key Competencies
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $90.00/hr.
Location: Remote
Duration: 9+ months (possibility of extension)
Description:
We are seeking an experienced and detailed oriented Principal Program Manager to lead and oversee the Federal initiatives within our IT organization. The ideal candidate has past experience in this space and will ensure compliance with all US Federal requirements, manage cloud security authorizations, coordinate across multiple teams to maintain high security and operational standards and ensure successful implementations.
This role will be pivotal in ensuring our organization's compliance with federal security standards while driving collaboration across technical and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Program Oversight: Develop, manage, and execute the US Federal /FedRAMP compliance strategy for IT. Establish and maintain timelines, deliverables, and project milestones for Federal authorization initiatives.
- US Federal Compliance: Lead efforts to achieve and maintain Federal certification for cloud products, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations and requirements.
- Project Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of Federal/FedRAMP projects, including planning, execution, and delivery within specified timelines and budgets.
- Policy and Documentation: Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation to meet Federal requirements, including System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), and other security deliverables.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external auditors, and government stakeholders to coordinate assessments, audits, and authorization processes.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with cloud environments, ensuring vulnerabilities are addressed promptly.
- Training and Awareness: Provide guidance and training to internal teams on Federal requirements and best practices.
- Continuous Monitoring: Implement and manage continuous monitoring activities to ensure compliance with security standards over time.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in program/project management, with a focus on Federal/FedRAMP, CMMC FISMA, or other compliance frameworks.
- Comprehensive understanding of Federal authorization processes and NIST 800-53 controls.
- Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, frameworks, and technologies.
- Experience managing relationships with government agencies, auditors, and third-party assessors (3PAOs).
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools.
- Familiarity with Sales, CX, Finance, and Engineering operations at a software company.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management experience, including managing cross-functional teams and complex timelines.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
- Hands-on experience with cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their US Federal offerings.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team management
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Excellent written and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Past US Federal program implementations
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $90.00/hr.