Technical Compliance Program Manager
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Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and sovereign AI/ML to some of the world's most remote places. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Armada's solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. With over $200 million in funding, Armada is backed by top investors such as Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and has strategic partnerships including Starlink, Skydio, and NVIDIA. We are looking for the most brilliant minds in the world to join us. Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You'll tackle challenges that haven't been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada's mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world. The Technical Compliance Program Manager for Federal Programs is responsible for guiding Armada products through federal accreditation processes-including FedRAMP High, DoD IL5/IL6, and agency-specific Authorizations to Operate (ATOs). You will coordinate cross-functional engineering, security, and compliance teams to achieve on-schedule, audit-ready releases. Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office. What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) Compliance Delivery - Plan, track, and execute end-to-end accreditation efforts (FedRAMP High, RMF, IL5/IL6, and agency-specific ATOs). Requirements Management - Translate cybersecurity standards and practices within the U.S. federal government such as NIST 800-53, CNSSI, STIG, and related control frameworks into actionable engineering tasks and milestones. Program Coordination - Align Security, Cloud, Hardware, DevOps, and Federal teams; manage artifact creation, testing, and FedRAMP POA&M closure. Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as primary point of contact for 3PAOs, Authorizing Officials, Executive Offices, and internal leadership, providing concise status and risk reports. Risk & Schedule Management - Maintain integrated program plans, manage dependencies (e.g., supply chain), and develop mitigation strategies. Process Improvement - Establish repeatable templates, checklists, and dashboards to streamline future accreditation cycles. Knowledge Transfer - Promote security-by-design principles and coach engineering teams on federal compliance requirements. Required Qualifications: 6+ years of technical or program management experience, including at least 3 years leading products through FedRAMP High and/or DoD IL5/IL6 accreditation. Demonstrated expertise with RMF, NIST 800-53, DFARS, CMMC, and coordination with 3PAOs and government Authorizing Officials. Strong technical background in cloud infrastructure and networking; able to discuss encryption boundaries, latency trade-offs, and edge-to-cloud architectures. Proven ability to establish planning cadences and communicate program status effectively to senior leadership (SES, C-suite). U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret or higher security clearance. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Requirements
- Experience delivering ruggedized or disconnected systems through classified ATOs.
- Relevant certifications (PMP, SAFe, CISSP).
- Track record of scaling processes from early-stage to large-scale federal contracts
- Citizenship Requirements
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