Senior Program Manager, IT Governance and Compliance

True Anomaly, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health, Dental, Vision

401K

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional GRC initiatives across our organization.

The ideal candidate will manage certification programs such as DoD RMF IL5 and IL6, CMMC, with KPI tracking and dashboard-based reporting. The role requires driving alignment across engineering, security, legal, compliance and business operations in fast-paced, regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in program or project management in tech or cybersecurity, with 5+ years in GRC/compliance.
• PMP certification.
• Proven experience leading certification initiatives (CMMC, DoD RMF IL5/IL6).
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across business and technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in Jira/Confluence and MS Project; strong documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead GRC program tracking from inception to delivery across DoD RMF IL5/IL6 and CMMC.
• Develop and maintain program dashboards and executive reports (Jira/Confluence, Diligent, MS Project).
• Coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables across security, product, IT, and external consultants.
• Track status against milestones; identify risks and mitigation plans.
• Define and monitor KPIs for compliance programs and audit readiness.
• Serve as main point of contact for stakeholders and external assessors.
• Support pre-assessment readiness, audit facilitation, evidence collection and remediation planning.
• Improve workflows and reporting for scalable program management.

Skills

PMP

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Diligent GRC

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional GRC initiatives across our organization. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in managing certification programs such as DoD RMF IL5 and IL6, CMMC and other compliance frameworks, while overseeing program delivery through structured KPI tracking, cross-team milestone management, and dashboard-driven reporting.

The candidate must be comfortable operating in fast-paced, regulated environments and be able to drive alignment across engineering, security, legal, compliance, and business operations teams. This is a critical role that ensures successful execution and continuous visibility of compliance initiatives for both internal leadership and external partners, including government and commercial stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead GRC-related program tracking from inception through delivery across multiple frameworks (e.g., DoD RMF IL5 and IL6, CMMC).
• Build and maintain program dashboards and executive reports using tools such as Jira, Confluence, GRC platforms (e.g., Diligent), and MS Project to provide transparency across teams and to leadership.
• Coordinate and manage timelines, resources, and deliverables across security operations, product compliance, IT operations, and external consultants.
• Track program status against milestones, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely mitigation plans and course correction as needed.
• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for compliance programs and team performance, ensuring successful execution of tasks and ongoing audit readiness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and external assessors or certification bodies.
• Support compliance readiness activities including pre-assessment readiness, audit facilitation, evidence collection, and post-audit remediation planning.
• Continuously improve project workflows, team coordination, and reporting processes for scalable and repeatable program management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of program or project management experience in technology or cybersecurity-related roles, with at least 5 years in GRC or compliance environments.
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Proven experience managing certification initiatives involving CMMC, DoD RMF IL5 and IL6.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project interdependencies across business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in program management and documentation tools:
• Jira and Confluence (Atlassian suite)
• MS Project or similar PM software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a strong ability to simplify complexity and drive results across levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as:
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Agile PM certification
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Experience with cloud environments (e.g., Azure Government) and understanding of government cloud authorization processes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and hybrid project delivery models.
• GRC platforms (e.g., Diligent)

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: Denver - $135,000 to $185,000, Long Beach - $140,000 to $195,000, Washington, DC - $140,000 to $195,000, SF Bay Area - $155,000 to $215,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location : this role will be onsite at our facilities in Centennial, CO, Long Beach, CA, or Washington, DC.
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (IT

1. AR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.