At Groq. We believe in an AI economy powered by human agency. We envision a world where AI is accessible to all, a world that demands processing power that is better, faster, and more affordable than is available today. AI applications are currently constrained by the limitations of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a technology originally developed for the gaming market and soon to become the weakest link in the AI economy.
Enter Groq's LPU™ Inference Engine. Specifically engineered for the demands of large language models (LLMs), the Language Processing Unit outpaces the GPU in speed, power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The quickest way to understand the opportunity is to watch the following talk – groq.link/scspdemo.
Why join Groq? AI will change humanity forever, and we believe preservation of human agency and self determination is only possible if AI is made affordably and universally accessible. Groq’s LPUs will power AI from an early stage, and you will get to leave your fingerprint on civilization.
Federal Compliance Technical Program Manager
Remote in either: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Or DMV Area (Washington D.C. / Maryland / Virginia)
Mission. We are looking for a motivated technical program manager to drive strategic and highly visible product compliance and security programs within the Public Sector. This role is ideal for someone who excels in managing projects under strict timelines and budgets, and who is comfortable in both technical and compliance discussions. A hands-on, "roll up the sleeves'' approach is essential for success in this dynamic and challenging position. You will be challenged to use your creative thinking, excellent technical program management capabilities, and strong communication skills to make a big impact at Groq.
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who is able to prioritize appropriately, easily switch gears without sacrificing quality of work, maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information, and work well with people at all levels. They should be process-oriented and comfortable putting effective mechanisms in place to streamline decision-making and ensure the right level of diligence. One of your primary responsibilities will be to facilitate activities required to obtain/maintain/update FedRAMP certification.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
- Define the program roadmap, milestones, and dependencies to achieve FedRAMP High authorization
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, security, compliance, product management) to implement required security controls and processes
- Manage the System Security Plan and supporting artifacts for the certification process
- Liaise with the FedRAMP Program Management Office and 3PAO assessors throughout the certification lifecycle
- Oversee remediation of findings from security testing and continuous monitoring activities
- Report program status, risks, and issues to executive leadership regularly
- Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of certification artifacts within budget
- Liaise with government agencies, partners and customers on both technical and security matters.
- Provide technical leadership in interpreting and implementing FedRAMP security controls
Ideal candidates have/are:
- 5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional technology programs, preferably in a SaaS or cloud environment
- Solid understanding of the FedRAMP certification process and NIST 800-53 security controls
- Excellent technical depth to engage with engineering teams on system design and security architecture
- Strong program/project management skills with experience using Agile methodologies
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to executive audiences
- Proven track record of delivering high-stakes, security/compliance initiatives
- Proven experience leading successful FedRAMP authorization efforts for cloud services.
- Expertise in security frameworks and regulatory requirements (such as FedRAMP, StateRAMP, SOC 2, ISO, NIST, COBIT, HIPAA/HITECH, HITRUST or PCI).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience.
- Experience working with technologies hosted via cloud computing environments (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- PMI PMP or related certifications preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Management, or related field
- The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance.
Attributes of a Groqster:
- Humility - Egos are checked at the door
- Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
- Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
- Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
- Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $181,700 to $318,000, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.
Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.
At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.
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