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Manager, Cyber Assessment, Federal IT Compliance, Governance, Risk and Compliance

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
60 South Street (Show on map)
Mar 14, 2026
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Cyber Assessment, Federal IT Compliance, Governance, Risk and Compliance to join our Federal Services organization. Responsibilities: Oversee the Federal IT GRC program that will focus on and specialize in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and NIST SP 800-53 frameworks in support of the Federal Services practice Undergo development, management, and maintenance of the Federal information system security program procedural documentation mapped to NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, and other standards and frameworks Conduct regular assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the NIST & CMMC IT GRC program; identify any potential gaps or vulnerabilities, and drive recommended corrective action plans to remediation by conducting regular stakeholder discussions and managing stakeholder relations Manage and safeguard sensitive information (FCI/CUI) by serving as CUI Program POC, identifying compliance requirements across all contract vehicles and business development process, and implementing appropriate data handling and storage protocols Provide input into the development of risk registers and regular risk assessments, and act as the point of contact with the broader Federal Services practice for translating FAR/DFARS regulations and compliance requirements into related business and technology platform impacts; present compliance risk posture reports, dashboards, and governance committee materials to senior leadership, highlighting key risks, control deficiencies, and remediation progress Offer strategic input and insights beyond baseline program management; build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with operational teams, relevant firmwide GRC counterparts, and practice leadership; act as a liaison with external auditors/assessors, regulators, and government agencies during NIST & CMMC compliance audits and assessments Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: Minimum ten years of recent experience in governance, risk, and compliance, with at least five years supporting the Federal government in the public sector, government, and/or consulting Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or related field; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or five years supporting the Federal government in the public sector, government, In depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS and Federal Government regulatory and compliance requirements including CMMC, NIST, ISO, HIPAA, and other IT, Privacy and Information Security Frameworks and laws Familiarity with enterprise GRC platforms Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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