Diaconia · 12 hours ago
Sr. Director, Compliance & Risk Management Solutions
Gaithersburg,MD,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expDiaconia is looking for a Sr. Director, Compliance & Risk Management Solutions to join their team. This role is responsible for establishing and leading a core business capability focused on compliance and risk management, including E-Discovery and data privacy compliance, while serving as a trusted advisor to federal clients.
ArchitectureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish and lead an integrated Compliance & Risk Management capability encompassing RMF/ATO, E-Discovery, FOIA operations, privacy compliance, continuous monitoring, and security automation solutions
Define the vision, service offerings, operating model, and roadmap for the practice, including professional services and supporting technology solutions
Develop reusable frameworks, playbooks, authorization artifacts, and standardized methodologies to improve delivery quality, scalability, and margins
Ensure alignment of offerings with federal agency priorities, evolving cybersecurity mandates, and regulatory requirements
Identify and prioritize target federal clients, agencies, and mission areas aligned to RMF, Privacy, and Compliance Modernization initiatives
Leverage existing executive and technical relationships to expand footprint, increase task order awards, and generate net-new opportunities
Partner with Capture, BD, and Contracts teams to shape opportunities, develop win strategies, and support proposal development (technical volumes, staffing plans, pricing assumptions)
Serve as a senior solution architect and subject matter expert during client engagements, orals, and technical interchange meetings
Lead the design and execution of RMF and ATO solutions supporting: System security categorizations, System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments and Threat Modeling (NIST 800-30), POA&Ms, control inheritance, and remediation strategies, Continuous monitoring artifacts and reporting
Ensure compliance with NIST 800-37 lifecycle requirements, 800-53 security and privacy controls, and agency-specific overlays (e.g., FedRAMP, DHS, DoD, civilian agency requirements)
Oversee delivery of E-Discovery and FOIA compliance solutions that align with federal records management, privacy, and litigation readiness requirements
Support client authorization decisions by providing accurate, defensible risk assessments and documentation that reduce time-to-ATO and reauthorization delays
Drive adoption of automation, reusable authorization artifacts, and continuous control monitoring to modernize RMF and compliance delivery
Integrate DevSecOps-aligned security controls into system pipelines, enabling faster, more resilient ATO and continuous authorization models
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to align professional services with supporting technology platforms and tools
Monitor emerging technologies, OMB guidance, and federal cybersecurity trends to continuously evolve offerings
Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and risk professionals
Define role structures, career paths, training plans, and certification strategies aligned to NIST, RMF, and agency requirements
Ensure delivery excellence, client satisfaction, compliance with contract requirements, and achievement of revenue, margin, and utilization targets
Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to manage workforce planning, cost controls, and scalability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
12+ years of progressive experience in federal cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, or privacy programs, including senior leadership experience
Demonstrated expertise in Privacy Standards, RMF and ATO execution, including but limited to FOIA, SSPs, POA&Ms, continuous monitoring, and authorization decision support
Deep working knowledge of NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-30, and agency-specific cybersecurity and privacy requirements
Proven experience identifying target clients, shaping opportunities, and supporting successful federal contract awards
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and scaling a practice or capability within a government contracting environment
Preferred
Experience supporting FedRAMP, DoD, DHS, or large civilian agency authorization programs
Familiarity with E-Discovery platforms, FOIA workflows, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and data governance frameworks
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, PMP, or equivalent a plus
Experience integrating cybersecurity compliance into DevSecOps and cloud environments
Active or ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
Company
Diaconia
Diaconia is an IT company that provides cloud computing, cyber solution, digital customer experience, and data intelligence services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Praveen Singalla
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-09-10
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