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ISSO Program Manager

Nava PBC
Location
Remote
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Program Delivery
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on federal contracts
  • Experience with Custom Software or Cloud infrastructure programs/projects
  • Federal security officer experience
  • Experience working with or for government agencies
  • Experience leading and growing agile development teams
Nice to have
  • Previous experience in managing Paid Family Leave Benefits Programs
  • Experience working closely with or inside state government
  • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing agile technology teams
  • Experience launching new production systems with high public visibility
  • Experience with long term, complex IT modernization efforts
What the job really is

As a Senior Program Manager (ISSO) at Nava, you will lead system security and risk management efforts for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Your responsibilities will include overseeing security controls, conducting risk assessments, and supporting continuous monitoring and incident response. You will serve as a trusted advisor to CMS stakeholders, ensuring compliance with federal security requirements while collaborating closely with engineering teams and program leadership.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
  • Vacation, holidays, and floating holidays
  • 12 paid federal holidays each year
  • Performance-based annual bonus
  • Paid parental leave with weekly meals delivered
Things to weigh
  • No specific certification required, but CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are desirable
  • Role involves managing federal compliance and security, which may include navigating complex regulations
  • Position requires legal authorization to work in the U.S. and may involve background checks or security clearance
  • Remote work is limited to residents in specific states
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Benefits5/5
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Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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