Federal Cybersecurity Compliance PM – RMF/NIST Lead

APTNEXUS; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

APTNEXUS is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager - Cybersecurity Compliance to lead cybersecurity governance and RMF activities for a Treasury contract. You will manage deliverables, coordinate with COR, and drive A&A, SSP, SAR, and POA&Ms processes.

The role requires extensive federal GRC experience, PMP and CISSP, and on-site work in Washington, DC. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active PMP and CISSP certifications required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in IT project management.
• Experience managing FISMA programs including A&A, SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms.
• Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-37/800-53/800-137 and related FIPS.

Responsibilities

• Direct cybersecurity compliance deliverables and milestones per Treasury contract.
• Serve as primary POC for COR and Treasury leadership on PM and cybersecurity matters.
• Lead RMF implementation across Treasury information systems (categorization, security controls, assessment, authorization, continuous monitoring).
• Oversee preparation and submission of A&A packages, SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.
• Manage FISMA annual reporting and coordination of metrics and inventories.
• Coordinate ITGC audits and A-123 compliance reviews with auditors.
• Establish program management infrastructure: IMS, risk registers, status reports.
• Coordinate Continuous Monitoring activities: vulnerability scanning and config management.
• Lead transition-in/out phases ensuring continuity of cybersecurity operations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues for stakeholders.
• Direct management of APTNEXUS staff and subcontractors.
• Deliver high-quality status reports, briefings, and technical docs for executives.

Skills

PMP Certification

CISSP Certification

NIST RMF

FISMA Compliance

GRC Tools (Archer/CSAM/XACTA/ServiceI)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Business/Management

Tools

Archer

CSAM

XACTA

ServiceNow GRC

Job description

APTNEXUS is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager - Cybersecurity Compliance to lead cybersecurity governance and RMF activities for a Treasury contract. You will manage deliverables, coordinate with COR, and drive A&A, SSP, SAR, and POA&Ms processes.

The role requires extensive federal GRC experience, PMP and CISSP, and on-site work in Washington, DC. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.