Manager, Risk Advisory Assurance Services (RAAS)

Manager, Risk Advisory And Assurance Services | Ias, Government Certifications

Join Aprio's Risk Advisory And Assurance Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager, RAAS | IAS, Government Certifications to join their dynamic team.

The Manager, RAAS supports client delivery across CMMC Level 2 assessments and related cybersecurity frameworks. This individual will lead or serve as a strong second on assessments, ensuring high-quality, defensible results across all phases of delivery. The role requires the ability to move quickly, manage multiple engagements simultaneously, and interact effectively with stakeholders across executive, technical, and operational levels. This individual will play a key role in maintaining assessment quality, supporting practice growth, and contributing to the development of scalable assessment capabilities.

This position supports U.S. government and defense-related clients. Certain engagements require personnel who are eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance or who meet client-defined access requirements for controlled environments. U.S. citizenship may be a requirement of obtaining a U.S. security clearance or meeting these access requirements. These requirements are only tied to this specific job posting. All Aprio employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leveraging industry and technical expertise to assess risks and control implementation associated with client environments handling CUI.
• Leading or supporting all phases of CMMC assessment delivery including scoping, planning, evidence collection, testing, analysis, and reporting.
• Managing client interactions across multiple levels including executives, security teams, and system owners.
• Managing multiple concurrent client engagements including timelines, deliverables, and quality of work.
• Documenting assessment results with clear, defensible rationale aligned to assessment objectives.
• Evaluating control implementation across cloud and hybrid environments including AWS, Azure (Commercial, GCC, GCCH), and GCP.
• Reviewing workpapers, testing results, and draft reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Maintaining strict assessor independence while providing practical insight into control gaps and deficiencies.
• Supporting internal quality assurance processes and adherence to C3PAO requirements.
• Coaching and developing junior team members.
• Assisting with business development and growth of the CMMC practice as needed.
• Approximately 20–30% travel time required.
• Leading internal initiatives as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Active CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) designation required.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity assessment, audit, or compliance.
• Experience with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53/RMF, or ISO 27001/2.
• Experience conducting or supporting formal (external) assessments such as CMMC, FedRAMP/GovRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/2.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments including AWS, Microsoft Azure (including GCC and GCCH), and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong communication skills; verbal and written, with the ability to produce clear and defensible assessment documentation.
• Flexible, self-starter with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management.
• Ability to lead or support engagement teams, review work, and manage client relationships.
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Ability and desire to assist with sales and growth of the practice.
• Strong project management skills including managing multiple clients and delivery timelines concurrently.
• 5+ years of experience in IT auditing, cybersecurity, or consulting.
• Undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) preferred.

$100,000 - $150,000 a year The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

The application window is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026, and may be extended as needed.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What's in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.