BCT Partners – FedRAMP Technical Program Manager
BCT Partners is excited to collaborate with Lynx Technology Partners on an upcoming federal Governance, Risk and Compliance project. Both BCT and Lynx have multiple job openings in anticipation of this new body of work and encourage you to check out their career sites to see all available opportunities.
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About BCT:
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As no individual candidate meets every qualification, we encourage candidates who meet most of these requirements to apply!
As the FedRAMP Technical Program Manager, your primary responsibilities are to facilitate activities required to obtain/maintain/update FedRAMP certification and report status to the CISO. Coordinate with departments at multiple levels across multiple areas of responsibility to ensure business objectives within FedRAMP scope are achieved. Track solution efforts and advise executive leadership as required on a variety of topics related to FedRAMP.
This is a hybrid role that requires working three days per week in the Washington, DC office, with the remaining time spent working remotely.
How You Contribute to the Team:
Coordinate efforts to obtain and maintain FedRAMP certification
Interface with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and agency, FedRAMP PMO, consultants, and the 3PAO assessment team.
Manage and facilitate the FedRAMP Program and all efforts related to it.
Coordinate with cross functional teams related to scoping, work break-down, critical path analysis, resourcing, time estimates, project risks, and quality.
Provide technical leadership in interpreting and implementing FedRAMP security controls
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical solutions align with FedRAMP requirements.
Act as a core member of the Incident Response and disaster recovery teams
Track deliverables and ensure project milestones are completed as planned to meet business goals and objectives related to FedRAMP.
Brief leadership on project status when requested
Coordinate with teams to resolve project blockers and ensure success
Maintain knowledge of issues and proposed resolutions
Attend client meetings to determine additional requirements and communicate those requirements to respective teams for implementation
Perform these and other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives.
What You Bring to the Table:
Bachelor’s Degree in Security or Information Security field; Master’s preferred.
8-10 years of experience in technical project management, with a focus on FedRAMP.
Deep understanding of FedRAMP requirements, NIST Standards (800-53, 800-171, 800-63, 800-218), and federal cybersecurity regulations.
Proven experience leading successful FedRAMP authorization efforts for cloud services.
Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and on-premise data center solutions for FedRAMP.
Familiarity with vulnerability management concepts such as CVE and CVSS.
PMI PMP or related certifications preferred, along with certifications like CISSP or CISM.
Exceptional program management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to solve complex issues independently or as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively to various audiences, both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate, build relationships, and work with remote teams and colleagues.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with MS Teams, SharePoint, Monday.com, and similar applications.
There are multiple factors considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
BCT offers a competitive total compensation package that, for this position, includes a base salary between $130,000 and $150,000 along with a generous benefits package. Salary offers will be based on qualifications. BCT’s benefits include heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage, fully vested 401k plan with company match, company paid life and disability insurance plans, paid family leave, and a plentiful paid time off policy.
Though we do have staff in all four time zones, BCT Partners works primarily on Eastern Time. We support and encourage a strong staff community, leveraging virtual communication tools and collaborative work practices. The African philosophy of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) is an overarching value that influences our leadership and interactions.
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