Government Compliance Manager

Workstreet

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Government Compliance Manager who is highly motivated, delivery-focused, and brings deep expertise in NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP (Moderate and High), GovRAMP, and the emerging FedRAMP 20x initiative. The ideal candidate has a proven track record leading federal compliance engagements, managing client relationships, and driving teams toward authorization milestones in a fast-paced consulting environment.

This role is focused on guiding clients through federal cloud and state-level compliance frameworks, leading SaaS providers and government-adjacent organizations through the full FedRAMP and GovRAMP authorization lifecycle—including readiness assessment, authorization support, and continuous monitoring. The Manager will also serve as a subject matter expert on NIST SP 800-53 control implementation and the evolving FedRAMP 20x automation-first authorization model. The successful candidate will own client relationships, lead delivery teams, and position Workstreet at the forefront of next-generation federal compliance consulting.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently
• 2+ years of experience directly managing or mentoring GRC engineers or compliance consultants, with a track record of raising team performance through coaching, feedback, and structured development
• 5+ years of experience in GRC consulting or federal compliance, with deep hands-on expertise in FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, and/or GovRAMP programs
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex federal compliance engagements, including client-facing ownership of milestones, deliverables, and issue escalation
• Proven experience leading and quality-reviewing SSPs, POA&Ms, CISOs, SARs, and other FedRAMP/GovRAMP authorization artifacts
• Strong working knowledge of federal cloud environments and shared responsibility models (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCC High, Oracle GovCloud)
• Experience working with SaaS providers, cloud service providers, or technology organizations seeking federal or state government authorization
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, consulting, or startup environment
• Reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Quiet, professional home office setup.
• Must be amenable to work US Eastern Time zone hours.
• Fluency in written and verbal English communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience supporting Agency ATOs and/or FedRAMP PMO interactions
• Familiarity with FedRAMP 20x concepts, including OSCAL-based SSPs, machine-readable authorization packages, and continuous authorization frameworks
• CISSP, CISM, or Security+ certification
• Experience with GovRAMP (state-level FedRAMP equivalents) programs, including Texas DIR, StateRAMP, or similar frameworks
• Experience with GRC or automation platforms used in FedRAMP engagements (e.g., Drata, Vanta, Comply.ai, RegScale, or similar)
• Prior experience directly working with 3PAOs throughout the assessment lifecycle, and/or managing junior GRC consultants or analysts

Responsibilities

• Lead NIST SP 800-53 Control Implementation
• Own and Review FedRAMP/GovRAMP Authorization Documentation
• Lead FedRAMP and GovRAMP Readiness Assessments
• Manage Authorization and Assessment Coordination
• Boundary Definition & System Scoping
• Oversee Continuous Monitoring Programs
• Drive FedRAMP 20x Readiness and Positioning
• Manage Client Relationships and Engagement Delivery
• Support Business Development and Solutioning
• Lead, Coach, and Develop GRC Engineers

Benefits

• Career Development: Clear path with mentorship and training opportunities.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive base salary with regular performance reviews linked to merit-based appraisals and bonus opportunities.
• Growth Opportunity: Early-stage company with significant room for career advancement.
• Remote-First Culture: Flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed