Federal GRC Program Lead — Onsite in DC (TS)

Guidehouse; Washington; On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance Program Manager to lead a large federal cybersecurity program in the Washington area. This role requires onsite client support five days per week and a SECRET clearance.

The candidate will direct governance, risk management, compliance, authorization, continuous monitoring, and cyber engineering activities, interfacing with COR, GPM, and government leadership to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field with additional years of relevant experience considered.
• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience.
• 5+ years of managing large federal cybersecurity contracts or programs.
• Active and maintained SECRET security clearance (DoD/DoD), US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client-facing lead for the cybersecurity program and manage relationships with government leadership.
• Act as contractor’s authorized representative for programmatic, operational, technical, staffing, and contractual matters.
• Provide leadership and management of program personnel, subcontractors, and resources.
• Establish work standards, procedures, and quality control across contract activities.
• Oversee governance activities, risk management, status reporting, and strategic planning with government leadership.
• Coordinate enterprise cybersecurity planning, authorization, RMF/FISMA compliance, and continuous monitoring across stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Compliance

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT or related field

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance Program Manager to lead a large federal cybersecurity program in the Washington area. This role requires onsite client support five days per week and a SECRET clearance.

The candidate will direct governance, risk management, compliance, authorization, continuous monitoring, and cyber engineering activities, interfacing with COR, GPM, and government leadership to ensure high-quality deliverables.