Manager, RAAS | IAS, Government Certifications

Aprio • Austin, TX

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager, RAAS | IAS, Government Certifications to join their dynamic team. The Manager, RAAS supports client delivery across CMMC Level 2 assessments and related cybersecurity frameworks. This individual will lead or serve as a strong second on assessments, ensuring high-quality, defensible results across all phases of delivery. The role requires the ability to move quickly, manage multiple engagements simultaneously, and interact effectively with stakeholders across executive, technical, and operational levels. This individual will play a key role in maintaining assessment quality, supporting practice growth, and contributing to the development of scalable assessment capabilities. This position supports U.S. government and defense‑related clients. Certain engagements require personnel who are eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance or who meet client‑defined access requirements for controlled environments. U.S. citizenship may be a requirement of obtaining a U.S. security clearance or meeting these access requirements. These requirements are only tied to this specific job posting. All Aprio employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• Active CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) designation required.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity assessment, audit, or compliance.
• Experience with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53/RMF, or ISO 27001/2.
• Experience conducting or supporting formal (external) assessments such as CMMC, FedRAMP/GovRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/2.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments including AWS, Microsoft Azure (including GCC and GCCH), and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong communication skills; verbal and written, with the ability to produce clear and defensible assessment documentation.
• Flexible, self-starter with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management.
• Ability to lead or support engagement teams, review work, and manage client relationships.
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Ability and desire to assist with sales and growth of the practice.
• Strong project management skills including managing multiple clients and delivery timelines concurrently.
• 5+ years of experience in IT auditing, cybersecurity, or consulting.
• Undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leveraging industry and technical expertise to assess risks and control implementation associated with client environments handling CUI.
• Leading or supporting all phases of CMMC assessment delivery including scoping, planning, evidence collection, testing, analysis, and reporting.
• Managing client interactions across multiple levels including executives, security teams, and system owners.
• Managing multiple concurrent client engagements including timelines, deliverables, and quality of work.
• Documenting assessment results with clear, defensible rationale aligned to assessment objectives.
• Evaluating control implementation across cloud and hybrid environments including AWS, Azure (Commercial, GCC, GCCH), and GCP.
• Reviewing workpapers, testing results, and draft reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Maintaining strict assessor independence while providing practical insight into control gaps and deficiencies.
• Supporting internal quality assurance processes and adherence to C3PAO requirements.
• Coaching and developing junior team members.
• Assisting with business development and growth of the CMMC practice as needed.
• Leading internal initiatives as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager