Security Accreditations Program Manager

Second Front Systems; United States; Remote; USD 145 000 - 165 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of national security technology. As a Security Accreditations Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of software delivery and security in the defense sector. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals and contribute to impactful projects that support our nation's defenders. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a mission-driven culture, this role is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to make a difference.

Benefits

100% Healthcare, Vision and Dental Coverage

401(k) with 3% Company Contribution

Equity Incentive Plan

Tech + Office Supplies Stipend

Annual Professional Development Stipend

Flexible Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Work from Anywhere

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience, ideally in software development.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic pathways for acquiring authorizations.
• Coordinate and prepare teams for external audits and compliance.

Skills

Program Management

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Risk Management

Compliance Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Technical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certifications (PMP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

GitLab

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary Security Accreditations Program Manager to join our mission-driven team. We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector.

At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security. You will be at the forefront of driving the Security strategy behind the deployment and scaling of our revolutionary Game Warden platform—an industry-leading tool that is accelerating the secure adoption of mission-critical SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from you

Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

What You'll Do

• Develop, manage, and execute strategic pathways for acquiring and maintaining critical DoD and Federal Civilian authorizations (e.g., FedRAMP, DISA ATO, DoD RMF) in collaboration with Product Compliance, Security, and Engineering teams, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, sales cycles, and contract deliverables.
• Act as the key facilitator and primary point of contact across internal teams (engineering, security, sales, customer experience, marketing), government agencies, and third-party assessors (3PAOs) throughout the authorization lifecycle.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration by proactively engaging stakeholders, ensuring alignment, providing clear status updates, offering guidance, and fostering a barrier-removing environment.
• Develop and manage detailed program timelines, diligently track progress against milestones, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure timely submission of all required documentation and deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Product Compliance team to facilitate the implementation and verification of security controls required by specific regulatory frameworks, such as FedRAMP and DoD RMF.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of accurate, comprehensive documentation for all authorization stages, including System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) evidence.
• Coordinate and prepare internal teams for external audits conducted by 3PAOs or government bodies.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to internal teams on compliance requirements and regulatory updates to ensure adherence to relevant standards.
• Take proactive ownership to identify, scope, track, and communicate action items and workstream statuses to relevant teams and leadership.
• Actively participate and contribute meaningfully in meetings relevant to accreditation programs.

Skills You'll Bring to Our Team

• Demonstrates exceptional communication and collaboration skills, effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders (technical and non-technical) across all levels, actively listening, translating complex information, and facilitating productive discussions.
• Exhibits a proactive, results-oriented approach; a self-starter who takes initiative, drives projects, anticipates roadblocks, seeks solutions, and is accountable for program success.
• Possesses strong organizational and program management skills, successfully managing complex projects with multiple dependencies, utilizing tools and methodologies (e.g., GitLab, Agile) for tracking, risk management, and timely delivery. Logically organizes and assigns work to enhance team efficiency.
• Adapts readily to change and ambiguity within a fast-paced environment, maintaining resilience and a focus on results.
• Shows openness to constructive feedback, with a willingness to adapt and implement suggestions for personal and program improvement.
• 7+ years of relevant program management experience, with proven success managing complex projects using Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), ideally within software development or technical settings.
• Experience navigating compliance or regulatory requirements within a structured industry (e.g., government contracting, finance, healthcare); familiarity with FedRAMP/NIST is beneficial.
• Exceptional ability to facilitate collaboration and influence outcomes across diverse groups, including technical teams, leadership, and external partners or customers.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude, with the ability to understand software, cloud platform (PaaS), and security concepts.
• A proactive, curious, and adaptable mindset, thriving in fast-paced startup environments characterized by ambiguity and change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications, such as (but not limited to):PMP (Project Management Professional)PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)CSM (Certified ScrumMaster)CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)SCRUM Master

$145,000 - $165,000 a year

The base compensation for this role ranges from $145,000 to $165,000.

Perks & Benefits

This role is full time. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.

We offer you:

Competitive Salary

100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage

401(k) + 3% company contribution

Equity incentive plan

Tech + office supplies stipend

Annual professional development stipend

Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off

Parental leave

Work from anywhere

Referral Bonus

Visit our careers page to learn more.

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WHO WE ARE

At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions.

OurGame Wardenproduct, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.

Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions atwww.secondfront.com

ONE LAST THING…

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.