Job Title: FedRAMP / GovRAMP Consultant
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Long-term Contract
Direct Client
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced FedRAMP / GovRAMP Consultant to serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert supporting clients through all phases of the FedRAMP authorization and continuous monitoring lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will combine deep knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP) with strong consulting, documentation, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. FedRAMP Advisory & Readiness
- Guide clients through readiness, assessment, ATO, and continuous monitoring phases.
- Define authorization boundaries, categorize data types (including CUI), and identify systems in scope.
- Translate FedRAMP PMO, NIST, and OMB mandates into actionable business and technical requirements.
- Prevent unnecessary scope expansion by distinguishing between mandatory requirements and conventions.
2. Control Implementation & Gap Assessment
- Conduct gap assessments against FedRAMP Moderate or High baselines.
- Develop and maintain control implementation matrices (shared, inherited, customer-responsible).
- Provide implementation strategies for IAM, encryption, auditing, IR, and vulnerability management controls.
- Advise engineers and project teams on compliance evidence collection and validation.
3. Documentation Development
- Prepare, review, and maintain FedRAMP-required artifacts:
- System Security Plan (SSP)
- Security Assessment Plan (SAP) / Security Assessment Report (SAR)
- Contingency, Configuration Management, Incident Response, and Continuous Monitoring Plans
- POA&M (Plan of Action & Milestones)
- Ensure documentation is accurate, traceable, and audit-ready.
4. Continuous Monitoring & Audit Support
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual evidence reviews.
- Validate control performance evidence for 3PAO or Agency submission.
- Manage POA&M findings and ensure timely remediation.
- Act as liaison with assessors and authorizing officials during audits.
5. Governance & Policy Integration
- Integrate FedRAMP controls into corporate IT and security policies.
- Advise on data governance, personnel screening, and supply chain security.
- Assist in defining and managing CUI handling requirements.
6. Business Enablement
- Balance compliance requirements with operational practicality.
- Provide training, workshops, and executive briefings on audit readiness and risk posture.
- Support clients in scaling to higher assurance frameworks (e.g., DoD IL4/IL5).
Qualifications & Skills
Core Expertise
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST SP 800-53 based compliance programs.
- Proven experience authoring or reviewing FedRAMP SSPs and supporting documentation.
- Strong understanding of NIST frameworks (800-37, 800-53 Rev. 5, 800-171, 800-63, 8171).
- In-depth knowledge of FedRAMP PMO requirements, FIPS 199/200, and related OMB mandates.
Technical Acumen
- Familiarity with cloud security architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov, Google Cloud Platform).
- Understanding of IAM, encryption key management, audit logging, and vulnerability management.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Purview for governance and control processes.
Consulting & Communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical guidance.
- Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP, CISM, CAP, Security+, Cloud+, CCSK, CCAK, or equivalent.
- PMP or project coordination experience (preferred).
- Prior experience with 3PAO, CSP, or FedRAMP PMO environments is highly desirable.
Key Deliverables
- Completed and validated FedRAMP documentation (SSP, SAP/SAR, POA&M, and supporting plans).
- Comprehensive gap assessment and remediation roadmap.
- Continuous Monitoring and Reporting Playbook.
- Executive briefings on audit posture, risk alignment, and control maturity.
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