Manager, Federal Security Programs

Harness is a high-growth company that is disrupting the software delivery market. Our mission is to enable the 30 million software developers in the world to deliver code to their users reliably, efficiently, securely and quickly, increasing customers’ pace of innovation while improving the developer experience. We offer solutions for every step of the software delivery lifecycle to build, test, secure, deploy and manage reliability, feature flags and cloud costs. The Harness Software Delivery Platform includes modules for CI, CD, Cloud Cost Management, Feature Flags, Service Reliability Management, Security Testing Orchestration, Chaos Engineering, Software Engineering Insights and continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace. Harness is led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, who founded AppDynamics and sold it to Cisco for $3.7B. We’re backed with $425M in venture financing from top-tier VC and strategic firms, including J.P. Morgan, Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, ServiceNow, Splunk Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adage Capital Partners, Balyasny Asset Management, Gaingels, Harmonic Growth Partners, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Alkeon Capital, Battery Ventures, Sorenson Capital, Thomvest Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank. Position Summary The Manager, Federal Programs will be responsible for delivering a FedRAMP program from initiation to achieving a FedRAMP Moderate + Authority to Operate (ATO). This role requires a deep understanding of the FedRAMP process and compliance standards, coupled with strong leadership skills to collaborate across teams, including Engineering, Product, and Security Engineering. This position is critical for guiding our organization through the stringent federal compliance landscape while ensuring efficient communication and execution across stakeholders. You’ll start out leading the hands-on effort to establish the program, and develop a staffing and capacity model to support federal agency and CSP customers. About the role Lead and manage the end-to-end process of achieving FedRAMP Moderate + ATO. Develop and execute a FedRAMP program roadmap aligned with organizational goals and timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product, and Security Engineering, to ensure seamless integration of security and compliance requirements. Manage documentation, audits, and reporting associated with FedRAMP processes. Identify, track, and mitigate risks related to federal compliance projects. Serve as the primary point of contact for all FedRAMP-related activities and communications. Provide subject matter expertise on FedRAMP requirements and best practices to internal teams. Stay updated on federal policies, guidelines, and trends impacting compliance and security. About you Minimum of 8 years of experience in FedRAMP program management. Proven track record of successfully delivering a FedRAMP ATO for FedRAMP Moderate +. Prior experience working with GCP, AWS and related cloud services. Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks, including NIST 800-53 controls. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical teams (Engineering and Product) and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities. Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex situations. Bonus Qualifications Familiarity with the FedRAMP 20x program and roadmap. Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, or FedRAMP-specific credentials. Comfortable with implementing automated controls and reporting. Familiarity with additional compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, FISMA, CMMC, etc.). Hands-on experience implementing security and compliance controls in a cloud-native environment. Exposure to agile or other iterative project methodologies. Work Location Ideal location is Washington D.C. but we will consider applicants based in the East Coast. What you will have at Harness Competitive salary Comprehensive healthcare benefits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Flexible work schedule Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events Monthly internet reimbursement The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $185,000 and $210,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position may also include equity, and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at https://www.harness.io/company/careers. Pay transparency: $185,000 – $210,000 USD All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr