# Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager at Northwood Space

- Company: Northwood Space
- What the company does: Take space missions further faster. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.northwoodspace.io
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Torrance, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $190K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/northwoodspace/c5e46839-d717-4e7c-a8af-411edd44aabb
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/northwood-space-governance-risk-and-compliance-grc-manager/

## About the role

Own Northwood's compliance program across CMMC Level 2, FedRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, and ITAR, including control mapping, gap assessment, remediation tracking, and audit preparation. Maintain Northwood's System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and associated compliance documentation in alignment with NIST 800-171 and applicable frameworks.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years in a governance, risk, and compliance role with demonstrated ownership of enterprise compliance programs in a regulated environment
- Deep working knowledge of CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171, including SSP development, POA&M management, and C3PAO assessment preparation
- Experience managing FedRAMP authorization processes, including boundary definition, control implementation documentation, and 3PAO coordination
- Hands-on experience with SOC 2 Type II audits, including control mapping, evidence collection, and auditor engagement
- Familiarity with ITAR compliance requirements, including technology control plans, export authorization processes, and CUI program management
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical security controls into compliance documentation and audit evidence across multiple overlapping frameworks

Tags: Security