Job Information
ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company Risk, Compliance, and Quality Assurance Specialist / SME in Washington, District Of Columbia
Overview
The Identity Systems Compliance & Program Lead is responsible for ensuring that enterprise identity platforms and services meet all security, policy, and legal requirements. This role oversees compliance governance, testing standards, and continuous improvement of identity capabilities that support mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in policy, compliance, and risk management aligned with regulatory frameworks, paired with a strong technical understanding of identity security best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all identity and access management (IAM) systems comply with applicable security controls, organizational policies, and legal/regulatory obligations.
Oversee program adherence to established testing standards, validation procedures, and quality assurance frameworks.
Lead compliance assessments, audit readiness activities, and risk mitigation initiatives across identity services.
Provide governance and oversight for identity lifecycle processes, including authentication, authorization, provisioning, and privileged access.
Partner with security, legal, and technology stakeholders to align identity services with evolving regulatory requirements and enterprise security strategy.
Develop documentation, policies, and reporting that demonstrate compliance posture and program effectiveness.
Guide continuous improvement efforts to enhance identity security, service resiliency, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
8–12 years of relevant experience in policy, compliance, risk management, or regulatory alignment within technology or security domains.
Strong understanding of IAM principles, security controls, and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA).
Professional certifications such as CIPP/G, CISA, CRISC, or CISSP strongly preferred.
Excellent communication, analytical, and cross-collaboration skills with the ability to translate requirements into actionable plans.
Compensation Ranges
Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.