Manager, Government Compliance – Authorization

Job Description:

  • Lead the end-to-end authorization process for FedRAMP High, while concurrently driving alignment with CMMC Level 2/3 for DoD contracts and MARS-E 2.2 for CMS/Medicaid engagements
  • Manage ongoing FedRAMP continuous monitoring requirements, including monthly deliverables, vulnerability management, and incident reporting to federal agencies
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to develop a "comply once, satisfy many" strategy by mapping NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls to CMMC (NIST SP 800-171) and MARS-E requirements to minimize redundant engineering efforts
  • Own risk management of services provided to federal agencies, ensuring compliance with High-impact baseline
  • Coordinate with 3PAOs to manage security assessment and authorization (SA&A) activities, including annual assessments and significant change requests
  • Develop and maintain FedRAMP authorization packages, including System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and Continuous Monitoring deliverables
  • Serve as primary point of contact for federal agency customers regarding FedRAMP compliance questions and authorization boundary matters
  • Monitor and interpret FedRAMP policy updates and guidance from the FedRAMP PMO, implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance
  • Build and lead a team of compliance analysts and security specialists focused on federal authorization requirements
  • Create and deliver training programs to ensure organizational awareness of FedRAMP requirements and responsibilities
  • Manage relationships with federal authorizing officials, cloud service providers, and other stakeholders in the authorization process

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in information security, compliance, or risk management with at least 3 years specifically working with FedRAMP authorizations
  • Demonstrated experience successfully achieving FedRAMP High authorization for a cloud service offering (CSO)
  • Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 security controls, FISMA, FedRAMP baselines, and federal security authorization processes
  • Experience managing continuous monitoring activities and maintaining active FedRAMP ATOs
  • 3+ years of people management experience, including hiring, developing, and leading compliance or security teams
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in FedRAMP environments
  • Familiarity with healthcare compliance frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST) and their intersection with federal requirements
  • Proven project management skills with ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder authorization efforts
  • Experience working with 3PAOs and understanding of security assessment methodologies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical security concepts for various audiences
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CAP, or FedRAMP-specific certifications preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field required; Master's degree preferred
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance if required.

Benefits:

  • Flexible Personal Time Off (Vacation time)
  • 401K match
  • Competitive healthcare, dental and vision insurance plans
  • Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity leave)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Free access to Amwell’s Telehealth Services, SilverCloud and The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic’s second opinion program
  • Free Subscription to the Calm App
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
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