Technical Compliance Program Manager

The Technical Compliance Program Manager for Federal Programs is responsible for guiding Armada products through federal accreditation processes—including FedRAMP High, DoD IL5/IL6, and agency-specific Authorizations to Operate (ATOs). You will coordinate cross-functional engineering, security, and compliance teams to achieve on-schedule, audit-ready releases.

• →Compliance Delivery – Plan, track, and execute end-to-end accreditation efforts (FedRAMP High, RMF, IL5/IL6, and agency-specific ATOs).
• →Requirements Management – Translate cybersecurity standards and practices within the U.S. federal government such as NIST 800-53, CNSSI, STIG, and related control frameworks into actionable engineering tasks and milestones.
• →Program Coordination – Align Security, Cloud, Hardware, DevOps, and Federal teams; manage artifact creation, testing, and FedRAMP POA&M closure.
• →Stakeholder Engagement – Serve as primary point of contact for 3PAOs, Authorizing Officials, Executive Offices, and internal leadership, providing concise status and risk reports.
• →Risk & Schedule Management – Maintain integrated program plans, manage dependencies (e.g., supply chain), and develop mitigation strategies.
• →Process Improvement – Establish repeatable templates, checklists, and dashboards to streamline future accreditation cycles.
• →Knowledge Transfer – Promote security-by-design principles and coach engineering teams on federal compliance requirements.

• 6+ years of technical or program management experience, including at least 3 years leading products through FedRAMP High and/or DoD IL5/IL6 accreditation.
• Demonstrated expertise with RMF, NIST 800-53, DFARS, CMMC, and coordination with 3PAOs and government Authorizing Officials.
• Strong technical background in cloud infrastructure and networking; able to discuss encryption boundaries, latency trade-offs, and edge-to-cloud architectures.
• Proven ability to establish planning cadences and communicate program status effectively to senior leadership (SES, C-suite).
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret or higher security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• Experience delivering ruggedized or disconnected systems through classified ATOs.
• Relevant certifications (PMP, SAFe, CISSP).
• Track record of scaling processes from early-stage to large-scale federal contracts

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge 
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude 
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda 
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you 

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

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