Manager of Governance, Risk & Compliance, OpenGov
$160-200k
OTE
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
Be an early applicant
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$160-200k
OTE
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power more effective and accountable government.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or compliance, including at least 2 years in a GRC leadership or ownership role
- Certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, or CRISC are a plus
- Hands-on experience managing GovRamp and SOC 2 audits, including preparation, execution, and response
- Expert knowledge of NIST 800-53 (GovRAMP), CIS Controls, risk management methodologies, and data protection best practices
- Proven success in risk identification, analysis, and reporting through a maintained risk register
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with GRC platforms such as Drata, Vanta, LogicGate, or similar
- Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
What the job involves
- OpenGov is seeking a driven and strategic Manager of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to lead and evolve our cybersecurity compliance program
- This role is critical in managing risk, ensuring audit readiness, and maintaining alignment with regulatory standards including GovRamp Moderate and SOC 2 Type II
- You’ll build and optimize scalable GRC processes, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive a culture of security, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
- Own and lead OpenGov’s GRC program strategy, roadmap, and daily operations
- Manage all phases of internal and external audits (GovRamp, SOC 2), including control design, evidence collection, and remediation tracking
- Maintain and enhance the enterprise risk register: perform risk assessments, evaluate mitigation efforts, and present risk posture updates to leadership
- Develop, update, and enforce security and compliance policies, procedures, and standards
- Conduct third-party/vendor security risk assessments and manage due diligence workflows
- Collaborate closely with IT, Engineering, and Legal to ensure technical and procedural controls align with compliance obligations
- Lead initiatives for compliance automation, continuous control monitoring, and process optimization
- Support training and awareness programs to reinforce compliance culture and security best practices across departments
- Monitor the regulatory landscape and emerging frameworks to ensure proactive compliance planning
Our take
As the world digitizes, governments must innovate their operations in order to deliver the highest standard of service. OpenGov offers cloud software products to help governments manage performance, improve budgeting, and visualize operational intelligence, as well as providing comprehensive open data.
OpenGov is the leader in local government software. Its cloud-based products, which aided a number of public agencies through the pandemic, include citizen services, procurement, budgeting and planning capabilities - made comprehensive by a series of strategic acquisitions. The company's coherent and integrated software solution significantly reduces the stress on government systems, allowing them to work smarter and better for their citizens.
OpenGov serves over 1,600 governments across the US, and continues to secure new clients. It also has made several partnerships towards improving its range of services which will enable it to remain a powerful tool for governments wishing to digitally transform.
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Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2022
$50m
LATE VC
Oct 2021
$50m
LATE VC
Total funding: $228m
Company benefits
- Work from anywhere
- Unlimited vacation
- Mission-driven colleagues
- World-class healthcare
- Professional development
Company HQ
Trinidad, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Zachary Bookman
(CEO)Prior to co-founding OpenGov, was a Principal for Formation 8 and a Special Advisor with ISAF in Afghanistan, focusing on rule of law and governance.
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