FISMA Compliance Lead

Title: FISMA Compliance Lead
Location: Hybrid – Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: US Citizenship and the ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance (Secret Preferred)
Travel: 0–10%RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.That’s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has cultivated a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees experience higher morale, increased productivity, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.Program Overview:The International Trade Administration (ITA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Customer Relationship Division (CRD) supports the strategic delivery of digital solutions, enterprise services, and technology alignment across ITA’s global footprint. The CRD plays a critical role in improving customer engagement, optimizing business processes, and enhancing digital service offerings. This project advances ITA’s modernization initiatives by delivering program management, process reengineering, customer experience analysis, and technical documentation services to streamline enterprise IT support and align service delivery with mission goals.As part of this effort, RIVA supports ITA OCIO in enhancing internal service delivery frameworks, implementing performance metrics, and ensuring the seamless execution of IT modernization initiatives through collaborative project execution, robust documentation, and stakeholder communication.Position Overview:RIVA Solutions is seeking an experienced FISMA Compliance Lead to oversee and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including FISMA and FedRAMP. This role requires advanced knowledge of federal compliance requirements, hands-on expertise in security documentation, and strong coordination across teams and government stakeholders. The FISMA Compliance Lead will be a key liaison between the Department of Commerce (DOC) and ITA for all compliance-related reporting and data calls.Core Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of FISMA compliance staff, including assessment and production of security documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of FedRAMP processes, features, and evolving federal compliance requirements.
• Manage quarterly FISMA reporting for each fiscal year and coordinate data collection from multiple teams.
• Serve as primary liaison between DOC and ITA for FISMA requirements, reporting, and data calls.
• Communicate regularly with government POCs and compliance team members on FISMA metric statuses.
• Attend recurring government meetings, including Contractor Status, ITA Data Call, and FISMA Performance Improvement Working Group sessions.
• Monitor CSAM status, track FISMA data collection, and generate reports to assess compliance posture.
• Oversee supply chain risk assessments and ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience performing federal government FISMA compliance activities.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with senior government stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (Secret preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management or Agile experience.
• ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (CGRC), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• Experience supporting Department of Commerce or similar federal agencies.

Salary: Up to $160,000/ yr based on experience RIVA Benefits:

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits / 401K with Company Matching
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex
• Additional Workplace Benefits

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