Principal Program Manager, Public Sector Compliance

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal, Public Sector Compliance Program Manager in the United States. This is a senior program leadership role focused on shaping and executing public sector compliance strategy across complex regulatory environments, including federal, defense, and state and local government requirements. You will be responsible for building and driving a scalable compliance program that aligns regulatory obligations with product, engineering, legal, and go-to-market priorities. Acting as the central coordination point across multiple teams, you will translate frameworks such as FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST, and FISMA into actionable roadmaps and operational execution plans. The role requires strong strategic thinking, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to balance competing priorities across technical, legal, and commercial domains. You will also monitor evolving regulations and ensure organizational readiness for new compliance requirements. This position is highly cross-functional and impactful, directly influencing how the organization delivers secure, compliant solutions to public sector customers.
• Accountabilities: Own and lead the end-to-end public sector compliance program across federal, DoD, and state/local education (SLED) environments. Define and maintain the compliance roadmap, governance model, and operating cadence to ensure alignment across all stakeholders. Translate regulatory frameworks (FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-53/800-171, FISMA, CJIS, GovRAMP, etc.) into structured, executable program initiatives. Coordinate cross-functional execution across Security, GRC, Engineering, Product, IT, Legal, and Sales teams. Drive prioritization of compliance certifications and initiatives based on risk, customer demand, complexity, and business impact. Identify, assess, and manage program risks, dependencies, and trade-offs, providing clear recommendations to leadership. Support alignment between technical architecture, contractual obligations, and go-to-market strategy for public sector offerings. Monitor regulatory and procurement changes and translate them into actionable guidance for internal teams. Requirements: 8+ years of experience leading or managing complex compliance, risk, or regulatory programs in cloud or SaaS environments. Deep expertise in public sector frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, FISMA, CJIS, and related DoD requirements. Strong understanding of how compliance requirements translate into technical architecture, security controls, and operational processes. Proven ability to manage cross-functional programs involving Security, Engineering, Product, Legal, and Sales stakeholders. Experience working with public sector procurement environments, including DFARS, GSA schedules, and government customer requirements. Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize across competing regulatory and business demands. Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills in fast-paced environments. Ability to identify risks early and drive structured, scalable solutions across complex programs. Nice to have: experience with GovCloud environments, international frameworks (IRAP, UK/NHS DSPT, Protected B), and data residency requirements. Benefits: Competitive total compensation package including base salary and equity, aligned with experience and market benchmarks. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions. Flexible PTO and remote-first work model within the United States. Annual performance-based incentives. Opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical public sector compliance programs. Exposure to cutting-edge cloud, security, and automation technologies in a fast-growing environment.
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