Federal Compliance Technical Program Manager

The security team is responsible for protecting Asana’s employees, users, and customers. We are a team of security engineers and risk and compliance practitioners who build innovative safeguards to ensure that our data is protected against threats and that we comply with legal, regulatory, and customer requirements. We collaborate closely with teams across the organization to foster a culture of security throughout our product and operations.

We’re looking for an experienced Federal Compliance Technical Program Manager to leverage their federal systems information security experience and knowledge to drive, execute and deliver on new strategic federal compliance activities. In this role, you will lead Asana through its FedRAMP compliance journey from the very beginning. This is a highly visible role and initiative, and will require you to work closely with leaders across the organization to shape and influence how we achieve and maintain FedRAMP compliance.  

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What you’ll achieve

• Define, implement, and drive Asana’s federal compliance program
• Advise on the implementation of security controls to achieve FedRAMP authorization
• Serve as a subject matter expert on federal compliance requirements
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across engineering, product, legal, and sales to implement and maintain FedRAMP requirements
• Partner closely with external consultants, auditors, and government agencies throughout the certification process  
• Be the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Oversee operational processes to maintain compliance, including continuous monitoring activities and documentation maintenance
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders on progress

About you

• 5+ years of FedRAMP related experience, including building a FedRAMP compliance program from the ground up
• In-depth knowledge of FedRAMP requirements, the certification process, and NIST 800-53 security controls
• A track record of successfully collaborating with technical and business teams to achieve deadline-driven milestones
• Strong program management skills, with the ability to manage a broad range of cross functional stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with experience translating technical requirements clearly to both stakeholders and leadership
• Able to independently operate and take a proactive approach to your projects
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA preferred

At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we’ll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $158,000 - $246,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

• Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
• Career coaching & support
• Inclusive family building benefits
• Long-term savings or retirement plans
• In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences 

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

About us

Asana helps teams orchestrate their work, from small projects to strategic initiatives. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named a Top 10 Best Workplace for 5 years in a row, is Fortune's #1 Best Workplace in the Bay Area, and one of Glassdoor’s and Inc.’s Best Places to Work. After spending more than a year physically distanced, Team Asana is safely and mindfully returning to in-person collaboration, incorporating flexibility that adds hybrid elements to our office-centric culture. With 11+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong. 

We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive, and building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is core to our mission. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws in other locations.

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