Governance Lead
Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota, 55792, USA
Listed on 2025-12-02
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity
Governance Lead Overview
SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively - anytime, anywhere, securely.
We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.
Join the SkyePoint team and become part of a highly skilled, professional workforce dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions. Our exceptional technical experts provide innovative services and solutions to federal agencies, making a meaningful impact every day. At SkyePoint, we value top talent and foster an environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Be part of a team that values excellence and rewards innovation-your future starts here!
This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.
ResponsibilitiesSkyePoint Decisions, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated team member to fill the role of a Governance Lead to join our team supporting the Department of Education's (DoED) Federal Student Aid (FSA) Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CPSS) in Washington, DC. FSA requires a Governance Lead to focus on achievement of and compliance with current and future cybersecurity mandates, including fulfilling supporting documentation requirements.
Remote position.
Responsibilities:
- FSA's governance and policy functions depend on accuracy, consistency, and a clear grasp of compliance mandates and their supporting documentation standards.
- Manage documentation, align policies, and oversee audit deliverables within the Enterprise Cybersecurity Group (ECG), with a focus on enhancing document control, streamlining workflows, and improving audit readiness.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be able to obtain a DoED Level 6C High Risk/Public Trust Security Clearance.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Over 15 years of experience in a technical documentation role supporting technology projects and programs for the federal government or large enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity policies, documentation management, and governance oversight for enterprise programs.
- Ensure that documentation, policy guidance, and reporting comply with federal standards (e.g., NIST, DHS, and OCIO) and support the ATO, SSA, and OSA processes.
- Expert familiarity with and understanding of all relevant government and agency policies and procedures is necessary to ensure system documentation complies with applicable guidelines, such as FedRAMP, FISMA, FIPS-2, and NIST.
- Experience with data analytics and executive-level report generation.
- Experience with DoED operational and documentation requirements, including but not limited to MSP-IT, FAM, DoS Enterprise Architecture, and related frameworks.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- FSA organization knowledge and experience.
- At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
- Great Benefits:
Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched. - Certificate Incentive Program:
To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs. - Flexible Work Environment
Salary Range: TBD
The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.
Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.
In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.
SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We…
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