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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GRC Program Manager - **Company:** OpenAI Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Audit Trail, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Data Security, Network Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Kubernetes, Terraform - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/grc-program-manager-us-government-compliance-openai-8030161 ## About the Role * Proven experience in obtaining and maintaining a FedRAMP ATO and agency specific ATOs in highly restricted environments, within government or regulated sectors. * A deep understanding of USG security frameworks and policies (e.g., NIST, RMF, FedRAMP). * Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, including engineers and non-technical stakeholders. * Exceptional technical program management skills, with the ability to multitask and deliver large complex programs under pressure., * An active US security clearance. * 5+ years of compliance experience in positions involving information security, data security, or infrastructure or network security. * Familiarity with deployment models, including to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and the underlying infrastructure primitives (Kubernetes, Terraform). * Strong familiarity with core security concepts and technologies, such as authentication, encryption, vulnerability management, and audit logging. * The ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a cross-functional team environment. * Thrive in dynamic environments and can navigate ambiguity with ease. ## Description Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is foundational to Security delivering mission outcomes at OpenAI. We're excited about building creative solutions to ambiguous security requirements and delivering new technologies to mission critical customers. The GRC team provides security and engineering expertise to ensure our customers' most critical and stringent requirements are met. We are technical in what we build but are operational in how we do our work, and are committed to obtaining, expanding, and maintaining Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) for critical systems while fostering a collaborative and execution-driven culture., Our technologies support some of the most important and impactful work in the world, including our strategic and high-impact customers in the public sector. As a GRC Program Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in achieving US government (USG) ATOs and compliance frameworks, including but not limited to FedRAMP and Department of War (DoW),for OpenAI products and support agency-specific ATOs for systems deployed in highly regulated and secure environments. You'll work closely with engineers, internal stakeholders, and external assessors to design, document, and implement security controls that meet stringent compliance requirements. Your creativity and execution-focused approach will be critical in navigating complex challenges while maintaining the trust of our stakeholders., * Drive the ATO process for FedRAMP and across multiple government clients in restricted environments with minimal oversight. * Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret security requirements and implement controls that balance compliance with operational needs. * Create clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), risk assessments, and architecture diagrams. * Act as a subject matter expert during audits and assessments, representing the organization with credibility and expertise. * Continuously refine processes to improve the efficiency and quality of compliance efforts. ## Related Videos - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Resilient by Design: Building Robust Architectures in High-Stakes Financial Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2106-resilient-by-design-building-robust-architectures-in-high-stakes-financial-systems) - [No Keys for the Robot: GitOps as the Control Plane for Autonomous Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100095-no-keys-for-the-robot-gitops-as-the-control-plane-for-autonomous-agents) - [How to Stop Your Agents From Going Rogue - Arnav Gupta](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2152-how-to-stop-your-agents-from-going-rogue-arnav-gupta) ## Related Articles - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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