GRC Program Manager, US Government Compliance

Location Washington, DC Employment Type Full time Location Type Hybrid Department Security Compensation $162K – $310K • Offers Equity Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts Pre‑tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit) 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non‑birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks) Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non‑exempt employees 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law) Mental health and wellness support Employer‑paid basic life and disability coverage Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible Relocation support for eligible employees Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided. About the Team Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is foundational to Security delivering mission outcomes at OpenAI. We’re excited about building creative solutions to ambiguous security requirements and delivering new technologies to mission critical customers. The GRC team provides security and engineering expertise to ensure our customers’ most critical and stringent requirements are met. We are technical in what we build but are operational in how we do our work, and are committed to obtaining, expanding, and maintaining Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) for critical systems while fostering a collaborative and execution‑driven culture. About the Role Our technologies support some of the most important and impactful work in the world, including our strategic and high‑impact customers in the public sector. As a GRC Program Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in achieving US government (USG) ATOs and compliance frameworks, including but not limited to FedRAMP and Department of War (DoW), for OpenAI products and support agency‑specific ATOs for systems deployed in highly regulated and secure environments. You’ll work closely with engineers, internal stakeholders, and external assessors to design, document, and implement security controls that meet stringent compliance requirements. Your creativity and execution‑focused approach will be critical in navigating complex challenges while maintaining the trust of our stakeholders. We’re looking for people who bring Proven experience in obtaining and maintaining a FedRAMP ATO and agency‑specific ATOs in highly restricted environments, within government or regulated sectors. A deep understanding of USG security frameworks and policies (e.g., NIST, RMF, FedRAMP). Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, including engineers and non‑technical stakeholders. Exceptional technical program management skills, with the ability to multitask and deliver large complex programs under pressure. In this role, you will Drive the ATO process for FedRAMP and across multiple government clients in restricted environments with minimal oversight. Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret security requirements and implement controls that balance compliance with operational needs. Create clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), risk assessments, and architecture diagrams. Act as a subject matter expert during audits and assessments, representing the organization with credibility and expertise. Continuously refine processes to improve the efficiency and quality of compliance efforts. You might thrive in this role if you Have an active US security clearance. Have 5+ years of compliance experience in positions involving information security, data security, or infrastructure or network security. Familiarity with deployment models, including cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and underlying infrastructure primitives (Kubernetes, Terraform). Strong familiarity with core security concepts and technologies, such as authentication, encryption, vulnerability management, and audit logging. The ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a cross‑functional team environment. Thrive in dynamic environments and can navigate ambiguity with ease. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general‑purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity... Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Background Checks Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US‑based candidates. Reasonable Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made. Compensation Range $162K – $310K #J-18808-Ljbffr