FedRAMP SME — Quality Assurance (QA) Reviewer / Advisor

Location: Washington,District of Columbia,United States

C2 Labs is seeking an experienced FedRAMP SME to serve as a quality gate and advisor for our authorization acceleration and ConMon managed service work (FedRAMP 20X primary, with legacy Rev. 5 support as needed). This is an ideal role for a seasoned FedRAMP practitioner who enjoys coaching teams and improving deliverable quality.

What you’ll do

QA and redline FedRAMP deliverables (20X KSI summaries and/or legacy SSP/policies/plans).

Validate evidence traceability and readiness prior to assessor/sponsor interactions.

Coach writers/consultants on FedRAMP documentation and common review pitfalls.

Help define internal quality standards and “definition of done” checklists.

What we’re looking for

8+ years experience delivering FedRAMP authorizations and/or ConMon (CSP, assessor/3PAO, advisory, or agency sponsor).

CISSP, CISM, or similar security certification

Deep knowledge of NIST 800-53 control intent, evidence expectations, and how to translate implementation into defensible narratives.

Strong technical editing and QA mindset; can turn complex feedback into clear, prioritized actions.

Comfort engaging with senior customer stakeholders, assessors, and GRC/engineering teams.

Ability to work independently and provide timely review cycles within delivery timelines.

Nice to have

Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field

Hands-on experience with FedRAMP 20X concepts (KSIs, pass/fail criteria, persistent validation cycles).

CISSP, CISM, or similar security certifications.

Experience with OSCAL and/or GRC automation platforms (RegScale preferred).

Experience supporting Azure Government or other government cloud environments.

Engagement details

1099 independent contractor (initial engagement); review-based cadence with surge capacity for major milestones.

Remote-first; occasional on-site support only if requested for workshops/assessments (rare).

No clearance required; must be able to pass a standard background check and sign NDA/SOW.

Flexible hours; responsive review turnaround is important.