Oddball
ATO Specialist
Remote. The employer does not say where candidates may be based.
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Employer listed it 2 days ago · Added 5 days ago
First listed 5 days ago and still open.
Salary
Not stated
Location
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Timezone
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Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Software
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $145k–$245k a year, a typical range taken from 592 mid-level software roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Undisclosed
The listing is advertised as remote but does not state which countries or regions candidates may work from.
Why this role is Undisclosed
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- Countries you can work from: Not stated. The advert only gives "Remote", which names no country you must live in.
- Whether the work is remote: Confirmed by the employer: "Fully remote"
- Working hours: Not stated. No timezone overlap or set hours are mentioned, so assume nothing either way.
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What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote"
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About the role
Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We are seeking an experienced ATO Specialist to lead security authorization and compliance efforts for the VA Chatbot program. In this role, you’ll own and drive the Authority to Operate (ATO) lifecycle for a veteran-facing system, partnering closely with engineering, program leadership, and government stakeholders to maintain a strong, audit-ready security posture while supporting ongoing delivery.
What you'll be doing:
Lead and manage the ATO, reauthorization, and Continuous Monitoring lifecycle for the VA Chatbot system
Serve as the primary security point of contact for the program, coordinating with VA stakeholders and internal leadership
Prepare, maintain, and update required security and privacy artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) , and supporting evidence
Partner with engineering and program management teams to ensure security controls are properly implemented, documented, and maintained in alignment with RMF and VA security policy
Coordinate control assessments, evidence collection, and responses to audit or assessment findings
Advocate for and support adoption of security best practices, including Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) concepts, to strengthen the platform’s overall security posture
What you’ll bring:
Proven experience leading ATO processes for federal information systems
Strong working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and federal security requirements
Demonstrated experience producing and maintaining federal security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, PIAs, and SARs
Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture principles and how they apply within federal systems
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Benefits:
Fully remote
Yearly stipend
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Match 401(k) plan
Requirements
- ·Proven experience leading ATO processes for federal information systems
- ·Strong working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and federal security requirements
- ·Demonstrated experience producing and maintaining federal security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, PIAs, and SARs
- ·Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture principles and how they apply within federal systems
- ·Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- ·Comprehensive Benefits Package
- ·Company Match 401(k) plan
- ·Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, undisclosed, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Oddball, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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