Security Accreditations Program Manager

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 sof