Ramp

Senior Security Program Manager – Public Sector

Ramp

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $160,400 - $259,150 per year

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About the role

  • Lead all aspects of the compliance lifecycle across multiple public sector frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, GovRAMP), including risk assessments, continuous monitoring, audits, and authorization management
  • Drive complex cross-functional program management efforts involving teams across security, legal, engineering, infrastructure, and product functions.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on risk management and regulatory compliance for federal, state, and local government environments.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation aligned with applicable frameworks, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), POA&Ms, and data flow diagrams.
  • Monitor compliance with control requirements (e.g., NIST 800-53, GovRAMP Baselines) and coordinate the implementation of technical and procedural safeguards.
  • Engage with third-party assessors (3PAOs or independent assessors), government sponsors, and internal teams to support assessments and audits.
  • Lead readiness assessments and support the prioritization of remediation activities across teams.
  • Manage timely tracking and closure of vulnerabilities and findings; ensure reporting and documentation obligations are met.
  • Provide risk-informed compliance recommendations that influence infrastructure and product development decisions.
  • Collaborate with legal and government affairs teams to ensure compliance with emerging federal and state regulatory requirements.
  • Stay informed on evolving threats, compliance trends, and guidance updates across FedRAMP, GovRAMP, NIST, and other frameworks.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in information security or compliance, with a focus on government and public sector regulatory frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, GovRAMP, FISMA, NIST RMF).
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and experience mapping controls across frameworks.
  • Experience with cloud environments like AWS GovCloud or Azure Government, including implementation of compliant architectures.
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale compliance programs across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Demonstrated success developing and maintaining regulatory documentation and audit evidence.
  • Experience leading engagements with internal teams, assessors, and government partners.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating between technical and executive audiences.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives with competing priorities.
  • Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Benefits
  • 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you
  • Partially covered for your dependents
  • One Medical annual membership
  • 401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp)
  • Flexible PTO
  • Fertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year)
  • Parental Leave
  • Unlimited AI token usage
  • Pet insurance
  • Centralized home-office equipment ordering for all employees
  • Health and Wellness stipend
  • In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more
  • Budget for intra-office travel
  • Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
risk assessmentscontinuous monitoringauditsauthorization managementSystem Security Plans (SSPs)Security Assessment Reports (SARs)POA&Msdata flow diagramsNIST 800-53compliant architectures
Soft Skills
program managementcommunication skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving abilitiescollaborationstakeholder managementinfluencingself-starteradaptabilityprioritization