ATO Specialist @Oddball

Overview

Oddball is seeking an experienced ATO Specialist to lead security authorization and compliance efforts for the VA Voicebot program. This remote role involves managing the Authority to Operate (ATO) lifecycle for a veteran-facing system while collaborating closely with engineering, program leadership, and government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ATO, reauthorization, and Continuous Monitoring lifecycle for the VA Voicebot 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 enhance the platform’s security posture.

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 their application within federal systems.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Yearly stipend.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Company Match 401(k) plan.
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays.

Location

Remote within the United States.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to hello@Oddball.io.

Deadline

No deadline stated.