IT Security Governance Officer

Commence is a data-centric healthcare transformation company that combines data-driven solutions, technology, and clinical expertise to improve care processes and health outcomes. The IT Security Governance Officer oversees the program’s information security compliance with CMS requirements, manages security authorization and documentation, and serves as the primary liaison for CMS security and privacy matters.

Responsibilities:

• Learn, document, and implement Federal and CMS information security controls in compliance with CMS IS2P2, FISMA, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and all applicable CMS security policies and procedures
• Disseminate and implement IT policy that aligns with CMS requirements; provide interpretation of current policies in response to inquiries or specific incidents
• Oversee the Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) process, including development and maintenance of the System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and related ATO documentation
• Ensure all contractor personnel complete required CMS Information Security Awareness, Privacy, and Records Management training annually; maintain training records per CMS procedures
• Manage compliance with CMS encryption standards, FIPS 140 requirements, asset inventory, configuration management, vulnerability scanning, and patch remediation timelines per CMS policy
• Serve as primary liaison to CMS on all information security and privacy matters; respond to security incidents within required timeframes and coordinate with the CMS Incident Response Team (IRT) as directed
• Oversee Data Use Agreement (DUA) processes and ensure compliance with CMS data access policies through the Enterprise Privacy Policy Engine (EPPE) system
• Maintain a complete and current inventory of all IT assets and ensure devices meet CMS and HHS-specific encryption and configuration standards
• Support CMS audits, security assessments, and annual performance reviews; allow government access to facilities, systems, and personnel as required

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of combined work experience, with at least 3 of those years in the healthcare industry supporting either Federal Government agencies or commercial healthcare market in a role such as CIO, Information Technology Manager, Chief Technology Officer, or Network Administrator
• Knowledge of the Medicare programs and familiarity with CMS information security requirements, including FISMA, FedRAMP, HIPAA, CMS IS2P2, and the CMS Business Partner System Security Manual (BPSSM)
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or other related technology field required. Relevant work experience in a related field may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
• Commence' headquarters are in Virginia Beach, VA, however we are open to remote candidates in the following states: AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, DC, WI, and WV
• Candidates must be able to sit, read, work on a computer, and watch a computer screen for extended periods. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, kneel or crouch
• Prior IT security governance or CIO-equivalent leadership experience on a CMS contract with demonstrated knowledge of CMS Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) processes
• Relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent information security credential
• Experience managing FedRAMP authorization packages and working with third-party assessment organizations (3PAOs) for moderate-impact federal systems
• Familiarity with CMS esMD, RACDW, IDR, and other CMS-designated data systems used in Medicare medical review operations