Sr. Federal Compliance Consultant - Federal Advisory (remote)

Lensa; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Federal Compliance Consultant for their Federal Advisory team. This remote position focuses on cybersecurity compliance with federal and commercial clients. Responsibilities include leading engagements, developing strategies, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Training opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Remote work

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of identity management, incident response, networking security, zero trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal compliance engagements, supporting clients' business improvements.
• Develop compliance strategies and roadmaps with clients.
• Mentor junior consultants on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CISA

CISSP

CMMC RP/RPA/CCA/CCP

Job description

Sr. Federal Compliance Consultant - Federal Advisory (remote)

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This position will be remote with a strong preference to be hired in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Optiv + ClearShark is looking for a Sr. Federal Compliance Consultant to join the Federal Advisory team. This position focuses on working with both federal and commercial clients in cybersecurity compliance. Responsibilities include leading advisory engagements, developing advisory services, acting as a thought leader, and supporting sales activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead federal compliance engagements, supporting clients' business improvements.
• Manage engagements according to scope and standards.
• Lead and mentor junior consultants on projects.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements, policies, and compliance posture.
• Develop compliance strategies and roadmaps with clients.
• Assess compliance status and recommend remediation actions.
• Address engagement issues promptly and escalate when necessary.
• Produce high-quality deliverables tailored to client needs.
• Review and improve junior consultants’ work.

Engagement Management

• Plan and monitor engagement activities, resources, and risks.
• Report on engagement status and escalate issues.
• Manage timecards and expenses, review junior staff submissions.

Client Development & Sales

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and sales teams.
• Lead pre-sales discussions and provide sales training on services.
• Gather client and sales feedback for service improvement.

Talent Development & Thought Leadership

• Maintain and seek relevant certifications.
• Mentor junior staff and identify training opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership through blogs, social media, and panels.
• Stay updated on federal compliance changes and develop new or updated offerings.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of identity management, incident response, networking security, zero trust.
• Experience in classified environments and federal compliance (FAR, DFARs, RMF, CUI, CMMC).
• Understanding of FedRAMP and IL constructs.
• Cybersecurity assessment experience highly desirable.
• Certifications like CISA, CISSP, CMMC RP/RPA/CCA/CCP are highly desirable.
• Leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to travel up to 25%.

Salary Range

$134,600 - $184,500 annually, based on various factors. Eligible for bonuses. Includes benefits.

Application Details

Open for at least 4 business days post-posting until filled.

What We Offer

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Work/life balance, training, volunteer opportunities, remote work.

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. We respect privacy and handle personal data according to our Privacy Notice.