• Own and orchestrate the end-to-end FedRAMP roadmap, defining key milestones, managing dependencies, and controlling the critical path. Lead readiness assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning to ensure timely and audit-ready execution. Collaborate with executive leadership to shape the overall FedRAMP strategy, while taking full ownership of the business case, governance framework, and program operating model. • Lead end-to-end preparation for FedRAMP authorization (ATO), partnering closely with Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) to ensure a smooth and successful evaluation process. Ensure the effective implementation of required security controls across Product, Infrastructure, and Security, and establish robust continuous monitoring processes to maintain audit readiness and ongoing compliance post-authorization. • Partner closely with Engineering and DevOps to drive infrastructure hardening initiatives, collaborate with Security on control implementation, and align with Product to embed secure development lifecycle practices. Engage Legal to address contractual, regulatory, and compliance implications. Support Sales and Go-to-Market teams to enable public sector opportunities and ensure compliance positioning is effectively translated into revenue impact. • Proactively identify compliance gaps and operational risks that may impact FedRAMP authorization or ongoing adherence. Maintain and continuously update the risk register, defining clear mitigation and remediation plans with accountable owners. Provide regular executive-level reporting on program progress, risk exposure, and overall compliance posture. Ensure alignment and consistency with broader security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53). • Design and implement scalable, repeatable processes for evidence gathering, documentation management, and compliance reporting. Promote and enable automation of security and compliance controls wherever feasible to improve efficiency and reduce manual overhead. Track and report on key performance indicators, including: Percentage of control implementation coverage, Time to remediate audit findings, POA&M backlog and aging trends, Adherence to continuous monitoring SLAs. • Act as the primary point of contact for all FedRAMP-related initiatives, communications, and escalations across the organization. Support Sales and Go-to-Market teams throughout the public sector sales cycle, providing subject matter expertise to position the FedRAMP offering effectively. Clearly articulate the differences between the FedRAMP-authorized environment and the commercial version of the product, ensuring accurate expectation setting with prospects and customers. Partner with Sales, Legal, and Security during RFPs, security reviews, and due diligence processes to strengthen credibility and accelerate deal closure.