Federal Compliance Manager

Posted 2 Days Ago
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San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid
153K-245K Annually
Senior level
Productivity • Professional Services • Software • Design
Figma is a design platform for teams who build products together.
The Role
Manage federal compliance for Figma’s FedRAMP cloud security program. The role documents and implements security controls, supports audits, penetration testing and vulnerability remediation, maintains SSP documentation, prepares POA&M reporting, tracks risks, and guides cloud, application, and enterprise teams through FedRAMP requirements and authorization processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!

As the Federal Compliance Manager, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and product engineering teams to document and implement control requirements, ensuring adherence to Figma's FedRAMP cloud security standards. Responsibilities include supporting the analysis and remediation of security control implementation review, penetration testing, and vulnerability scan results as well as contributing to Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) reporting for authorizing agencies.

Additionally, you will actively engage with security professionals on cross-department initiatives, participating in projects aimed at fortifying the company's overall security posture.

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you'll do at Figma:
  • Engage with cross-functional collaborators across legal, sales, product/enterprise teams, 3PAO, sponsoring agency, and FedRAMP PMO
  • Analyze information from disparate teams to tackle complex issues, manage risks, and resolve problems
  • Assist in analyzing and preparing for both internal and external audits
  • Identify and escalate technical and program risks to relevant stakeholders, tracking resolution through to closure
  • Collaborate on developing automated capabilities for evidence collection, control validation, and process execution
  • Maintain technical documentation (e.g., System Security Plan or SSP) with expertise in security controls, audits, technical architecture, operational processes, and security protocols
  • Guide internal teams on FedRAMP and security framework implementation, flagging downstream impacts to product roadmaps and organizational processes
  • Identify and communicate specific security and configuration requirements to cloud, application, and enterprise teams
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT auditing and/or compliance
  • Recent hands-on concentration of work with FedRAMP Framework
  • Previous experience leading a Cloud Service Provider through a FedRAMP ATO process
  • SaaS-based audit and compliance experience
  • Experience working with technologies hosted via cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS)
While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have:
  • Understanding of security domains, including application security, infrastructure and cloud security, incident response, and security compliance and certifications
  • Hands-on experience with cloud computing technologies
  • Established connections in the FedRAMP industry and with various government agencies
  • Familiarity with other international regulatory compliance

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. 

Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer‑provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Annual Base Salary Range:
$153,000$245,000 USD

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [email protected]. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities. 

Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to: 

  • Holding interviews in an accessible location
  • Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
  • Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
  • Changing the mode or format of interviews 

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.

By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT auditing and/or compliance
  • Recent hands-on experience with the FedRAMP Framework
  • Experience leading a Cloud Service Provider through a FedRAMP Authority to Operate process
  • SaaS-based audit and compliance experience
  • Experience working with technologies hosted via cloud computing environments, such as AWS
  • Understanding of application security, infrastructure and cloud security, incident response, security compliance, and certifications
  • Hands-on experience with cloud computing technologies
  • Established connections in the FedRAMP industry and with government agencies
  • Familiarity with international regulatory compliance

Figma Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Figma and has not been reviewed or approved by Figma.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as generous, with company recharge days and strong PTO and sick leave programs highlighted across sources. This breadth of leave is repeatedly called out as a core strength of the package.
  • Healthcare Strength Health benefits cover medical, dental, and vision, and are consistently presented as robust in employer materials and third‑party summaries. Coverage quality is noted as a standout element of the overall offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave and fertility support are emphasized as core parts of the package. These family-focused benefits are frequently referenced as notable positives.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Born on the Web, Figma helps teams create, share, test, and ship better designs from start to finish. Companies like Microsoft, Google, and Slack use Figma to boost creative productivity while keeping everyone on the same page.

Why Work With Us

We’re multiplayer people who live by our values, celebrate our differences, and care deeply about each other and our users. Making design accessible to all is a lofty goal. We’re just getting started and could use your help—join us!

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