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Govini · 1 week ago

Security Accreditations Program Manager

Arlington, VA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Govini transforms Defense Acquisition from an outdated manual process to a software-driven strategic advantage for the United States. The Security Accreditations Program Manager will drive Govini’s accreditation and ATO processes, managing relationships with government and internal stakeholders to achieve ATOs efficiently.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceDatabaseNational SecuritySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and execute strategic pathways for acquiring and maintaining critical DoD and Federal Civilian authorizations (e.g., FedRAMP, DISA ATO, DoD RMF) in collaboration with Product, Compliance, Security, and Engineering teams, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, sales cycles, and contract deliverables

Identify and manage relationships with external stakeholders in coordination with Sales

Act as the key facilitator and primary point of contact across internal teams (sales, product, engineering, security, marketing), government agencies, and third-party assessors (3PAOs) throughout the authorization lifecycle

Develop and manage detailed program timelines, diligently track progress against milestones, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure timely submission of all required documentation and deliverables

Regularly report status updates to the Management Team and other stakeholders to ensure visibility into ATO processes and blockers

Qualification

ATO experienceDoD RMF knowledgeProgram managementAgile methodologiesCommunication skillsTechnical aptitudeCollaboration skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-starterAdaptability

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

ATO experience with the Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Federal Civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community

Experience with or in-depth knowledge of DoD RMF or cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-53

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to engage with external and internal stakeholders

Ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Possesses strong organizational and program management skills, successfully managing complex projects with multiple dependencies, utilizing tools and methodologies (e.g., GitLab, Agile) for tracking, risk management, and timely delivery

Logically organizes and assigns work to enhance team efficiency

Proactive, results-oriented approach; a self-starter who takes initiative, drives projects, anticipates roadblocks, seeks solutions, and is accountable for program success

Adapts readily to change and ambiguity within a fast-paced environment

Exceptional ability to facilitate collaboration and influence outcomes across diverse groups, including technical teams, leadership, and external partners or customers

Demonstrated technical aptitude, with the ability to understand software, cloud platform, and security concepts

7+ years of relevant program management experience, with proven success managing complex projects using Agile methodologies within software development or technical settings

Current possession of a U.S. security clearance or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorship