Remote ATO Lead for Federal Security Programs

Oddball; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Yearly stipend

401(k) matching

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Oddball is seeking an experienced ATO Specialist to lead security authorization and compliance for the VA Chatbot program. You will own the ATO lifecycle, coordinating with engineering, program leadership, and government stakeholders to maintain audit-ready security posture while supporting delivery.

Responsibilities include preparing and updating SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and PIAs, ensuring controls are properly implemented, and driving continuous monitoring in alignment with RMF and VA security

Qualifications

• Experience leading ATO processes for federal information systems.
• Strong working knowledge of RMF and federal security requirements.
• Demonstrated experience producing and maintaining federal security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, PIAs, SARs).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture principles and how they apply within federal systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ATO, reauthorization, and Continuous Monitoring lifecycle for the VA Chatbot system.
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for the program with VA stakeholders and internal leadership.
• Prepare, maintain, and update SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, PIAs, and supporting evidence.

Skills

ATO processes

RMF knowledge

Zero Trust Architecture

Federal security requirements

Security artifacts management

Job description

Oddball is seeking an experienced ATO Specialist to lead security authorization and compliance for the VA Chatbot program. You will own the ATO lifecycle, coordinating with engineering, program leadership, and government stakeholders to maintain audit-ready security posture while supporting delivery.

Responsibilities include preparing and updating SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and PIAs, ensuring controls are properly implemented, and driving continuous monitoring in alignment with RMF and VA security