
location_on1420, 11th Street, Cheatom Park, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50314, United States
This position serves as a strategic partner in navigating the complex landscape of Federal and Department of Defense (DoD) security governance. You will act as a bridge between technical security requirements and business objectives, ensuring that organizational policies align with rigorous federal mandates. The role is designed for a seasoned professional who can translate complex NIST verbiage into understandable business terms while maintaining the highest standards of Information Assurance.
In this capacity, you will not only assess risk but also shape the security posture of the organization. You will collaborate closely with Enterprise and Project Information System Security Officers (ISSO), Business Development teams, and Capture teams to ensure seamless governance alignment for both existing and prospective federal contracts. Your work will directly influence how the company supports customers in developing doctrine, policies, and security frameworks that meet the demands of the modern federal landscape.
Your day will involve a dynamic mix of high-level strategy and hands-on governance management. You will conduct complex risk analyses to establish and satisfy Information Assurance requirements, keeping a pulse on emerging security technologies to recommend necessary enhancements. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to collaborating with shared services and project teams to apply security policies effectively across the enterprise.
You will be responsible for the ongoing management of governance activities from a federal perspective. This includes overseeing vendor assessments, managing enterprise risk registers, and driving security awareness and training initiatives. As a key advisor to information system owners, you will guide them through the intricacies of Federal and DoD customer requirements, ensuring that security policies are not just compliant, but also practical and effective. You will work in a fast-paced environment, executing complex tasks simultaneously while maintaining strong interpersonal relationships across a broad range of staff.
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and better serves our federal customers.
To apply, please refer to the additional information section of the job requisition to determine clearance eligibility. We are committed to ensuring an accessible employment process for all candidates. Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Maximus offers a comprehensive total compensation package. While annual salary is a key component, our rewards also include short- and long-term incentives, program-specific awards, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off. Compensation is determined by various factors including job location, education, training, experience, and internal pay alignment, and is commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. We do not use an applicant's salary history in determining compensation and will comply with all regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds.
Work model: On-site
1420, 11th Street, Cheatom Park, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50314, United States
Des Moines, Iowa
Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GRC / audit or risk certifications. Experience supporting security governance for organizations using FedRAMP'd CSO's as it pertains to system-specific and hybrid controls. RMF and A&A experience.