Cybersecurity GRC Program Manager - Hybrid, 1-day onsite

Job Title: Cybersecurity GRC Program Manager

Location: Silver Spring, MD (Hybrid, 1-day onsite)

• First week: in the office from Monday through Friday for orientation

Clearance Required: None at this time - must be clearable

Salary Range: $125K-$150K

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

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• Visit https://ibsscorp.com/careers/ .
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Description

IBSS is seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Program Manager to assist with leading and supporting multidisciplinary cybersecurity and compliance projects that strengthen organizational capability across 4 domains. The successful candidate must be service-oriented, patient, and detail-driven, be able to work collaboratively, and have a natural curiosity to learn. This position offers the opportunity to work side-by-side with an experienced GRC leader to shape real-world cybersecurity, compliance, and workforce programs. The position is ideal for professionals who want to build, mentor, and make an impact.

The Cybersecurity GRC Program Manager will lead and support multidisciplinary cybersecurity and compliance projects that strengthen organizational capability across 4 domains:

• Federal contracting support and proposal development
• CMMC readiness and documentation projects
• Commercial cybersecurity and compliance program delivery
• Educational and workforce-development initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

Federal & Defense Projects

• Coordinate and draft proposal sections focused on cybersecurity and compliance posture.
• Maintain reusable compliance templates, narratives, and checklists.
• Support internal reviews of System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and risk documentation.

CMMC & Assessment Readiness

• Organize and track readiness activities (artifact collection, evidence mapping, policy updates).
• Assist in building assessment support packages for collaboration with certified assessors (C3PAOs or RPOs).
• Maintain process documentation and lessons learned from client engagements.

Commercial Cybersecurity Projects

• Help structure and manage governance, risk, and compliance programs for small- and mid-sized businesses.
• Update compliance calendars, incident logs, and risk registers.
• Support delivery of reports, policies, and corrective-action follow-ups.

Education & Mentorship Initiatives

• Co-develop course content for GRC and cybersecurity training programs.
• Mentor interns, apprentices, and junior professionals through project-based learning.
• Participate in outreach, volunteer, and community-education efforts.

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.
• 5-8 years in cybersecurity GRC, IT audit, or compliance program support.
• CISA or CISSP certification.
• Practical understanding of NIST special publications, CMMC, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
• Strong presentation and writing skills.
• Excellent task and project management discipline.
• Passion for mentorship and community development.

Desired Skills:

• Exposure to federal contracting or defense cybersecurity initiatives.
• Familiarity with Cyber AB ecosystem (CCA/CCP pathways).
• Experience teaching, coaching, or leading small project teams.
• One or more of the following certifications: CCA, CCP, CISMA, or PMP, etc.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at Recruiting@ibsscorp.com