Training and Compliance Team Lead

Edgewater Federal Solutions•Portland, OR

12h

About The Position

The Training & Compliance Team Lead is responsible for the strategic oversight, execution, and continuous improvement of both the organization’s Information Security Training Program and Compliance Assessment & Remediation initiatives. This role ensures the effective delivery of user education, workforce security awareness, targeted skills development, and rigorous compliance with applicable federal, agency, and contractual requirements. The Team Lead manages program staff, leads the coordination of assessments and remediation activities, and serves as a critical liaison with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive organizational security maturity. Those with a Secret or L clearance are given priority. If no clearance, you must be eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Education, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience managing security/compliance training and assessment/remediation programs for government or highly regulated organizations; experience in the federal or energy sectors highly desirable.
Deep understanding of FISMA, NIST SP 800-53 , and other federal compliance requirements
Proven instructional design and training delivery skills
Experience conducting and facilitating compliance assessments and POA&M remediation
Ability to develop policies, procedures, and process documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams
Strong analytical, reporting, and project management capabilities
Must be able to obtain and maintain the Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

CAP, CISSP, CISA, or Security+ preferred; certifications in instructional design or training development (e.g., CompTIA CTT+, Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and continuously refines a comprehensive information security and compliance training program.
Develops custom curricula for varying roles, including general users, privileged users, and specialized staff.
Delivers or coordinates training sessions, security awareness campaigns, and materials distribution.
Tracks training completion, maintains detailed records, and generates compliance reports.
Coordinates periodic internal and external compliance assessments (e.g., FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, BPA-specific requirements).
Oversees the remediation program, working with technical teams to ensure rapid closure of identified vulnerabilities, POA&Ms, and non-compliance findings.
Tracks and reports status of remediation activities, ensuring timely and effective risk mitigation.
Develops and enforces policies and procedures for training, assessments, and compliance documentation.
Ensures all programs align with agency and federal mandates, best practices, and evolving threats or requirements.
Supervises and mentors team members, providing guidance and professional development.
Assigns workload, evaluates performance, and fosters a collaborative, high-achieving team culture.
Coordinates cross-functional activities with other program leads.
Prepares and delivers comprehensive training, compliance, and remediation reports to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Serves as the primary point of contact for training and compliance matters within the organization and with client/agency representatives.
Facilitates briefings, awareness events, and compliance-related meetings
Implements lessons learned and industry best practices into training and assessment programs.
Stays current on compliance trends and regulatory changes, proactively updating programs as needed.