Security Accreditations Program Manager

Summary

Join Second Front Systems (2F) as a Security Accreditations Program Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of software delivery and security in the defense sector. You will develop, manage, and execute strategic pathways for acquiring and maintaining critical DoD and Federal Civilian authorizations. Act as the primary point of contact across internal teams, government agencies, and third-party assessors. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage program timelines, and ensure timely submission of required documentation. Collaborate with the Product Compliance team to implement and verify security controls. Coordinate and prepare internal teams for external audits and provide ongoing training on compliance requirements. This position requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• Demonstrates exceptional communication and collaboration skills, effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders (technical and non-technical) across all levels, actively listening, translating complex information, and facilitating productive discussions
• Exhibits a proactive, results-oriented approach; a self-starter who takes initiative, drives projects, anticipates roadblocks, seeks solutions, and is accountable for program success
• Possesses strong organizational and program management skills, successfully managing complex projects with multiple dependencies, utilizing tools and methodologies (e.g., GitLab, Agile) for tracking, risk management, and timely delivery. Logically organizes and assigns work to enhance team efficiency
• Adapts readily to change and ambiguity within a fast-paced environment, maintaining resilience and a focus on results
• Shows openness to constructive feedback, with a willingness to adapt and implement suggestions for personal and program improvement
• 7+ years of relevant program management experience, with proven success managing complex projects using Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), ideally within software development or technical settings
• Experience navigating compliance or regulatory requirements within a structured industry (e.g., government contracting, finance, healthcare); familiarity with FedRAMP/NIST is beneficial
• Exceptional ability to facilitate collaboration and influence outcomes across diverse groups, including technical teams, leadership, and external partners or customers
• Demonstrated technical aptitude, with the ability to understand software, cloud platform (PaaS), and security concepts
• A proactive, curious, and adaptable mindset, thriving in fast-paced startup environments characterized by ambiguity and change

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute strategic pathways for acquiring and maintaining critical DoD and Federal Civilian authorizations (e.g., FedRAMP, DISA ATO, DoD RMF) in collaboration with Product Compliance, Security, and Engineering teams, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, sales cycles, and contract deliverables
• Act as the key facilitator and primary point of contact across internal teams (engineering, security, sales, customer experience, marketing), government agencies, and third-party assessors (3PAOs) throughout the authorization lifecycle
• Drive cross-functional collaboration by proactively engaging stakeholders, ensuring alignment, providing clear status updates, offering guidance, and fostering a barrier-removing environment
• Develop and manage detailed program timelines, diligently track progress against milestones, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure timely submission of all required documentation and deliverables
• Collaborate with the Product Compliance team to facilitate the implementation and verification of security controls required by specific regulatory frameworks, such as FedRAMP and DoD RMF
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of accurate, comprehensive documentation for all authorization stages, including System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) evidence
• Coordinate and prepare internal teams for external audits conducted by 3PAOs or government bodies
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to internal teams on compliance requirements and regulatory updates to ensure adherence to relevant standards
• Take proactive ownership to identify, scope, track, and communicate action items and workstream statuses to relevant teams and leadership
• Actively participate and contribute meaningfully in meetings relevant to accreditation programs

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant professional certifications, such as (but not limited to): PMP (Project Management Professional)PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)CSM (Certified ScrumMaster)CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)SCRUM Master

Benefits

• 100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) + 3% company contribution
• Equity incentive plan
• Tech + office supplies stipend
• Annual professional development stipend
• Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
• Parental leave
• Work from anywhere
• Referral Bonus