Federal Contracts Cybersecurity Lead (Washington, DC)

As the Federal Contracts Cybersecurity Lead at Philips, you will advise and guide business units on cybersecurity requirements for government contracts, including tracking compliance and developing related programs. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage U.S. Government IT infrastructure, data integrity, and other IT needs to ensure compliance and support Philips’ U.S. Government programs. You will also be responsible for advising on and training personnel in cybersecurity requirements, tracking contractual obligations, and overseeing information safeguarding processes.

Must Have

• Advise and train on cybersecurity requirements for government contracts.
• Track contractual cybersecurity compliance obligations.
• Catalog and safeguard information for government contracts.
• Review solicitations and proposals for cybersecurity requirements.
• Resolve cybersecurity compliance issues and assist with remediation.
• Assist with internal audits and assessments of cybersecurity compliance.
• 10+ years experience with Bachelor's (Computer Science/IT preferred).
• Expert knowledge of FAR, DFARs (52.204-21, 252.204-7012 compliance).
• Direct experience with NIST SP 800‑171 technical security controls.
• Strong capabilities in security practices, cybersecurity, policy development.
• Experience in incident response, government reporting, investigations.
• Solid understanding of government information‑handling and marking.
• Hands‑on expertise developing cybersecurity policies and system security plans.
• In‑depth knowledge of FISMA, FedRAMP, and CMMC requirements.
• Strong communication, influential, organizational, project management skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.
• Reside in or within commuting distance to Washington DC.

Good to Have

• Experience with state and local government programs and requirements, including StateRAMP initiatives.

Perks & Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus
• Sales commission
• Long-term incentives
• Comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program
• Generous PTO
• 401k (up to 7% match)
• HSA (with company contribution)
• Stock purchase plan
• Education reimbursement

As the Federal Contracts Cybersecurity Lead, you will be responsible for advising and guiding the business on all aspects of cybersecurity requirements applicable to government contracts, including but is not limited to tracking the requirements and assisting with the development of related compliance programs.

This key role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage the overall U.S. Government IT infrastructure, data integrity, and other IT needs to ensure compliance and support Philips’ U.S. Government programs.

Your role:

• Advising and training various business units and technical, legal and management personnel on cybersecurity requirements and developing strategies to ensure compliance. Identifying and tracking contractual cybersecurity compliance obligations, including for example, reporting obligations, preservation requirements, information access requirements, etc.
• Cataloging the types of information received or generated by Philips business units in performance of government contracts and subcontracts and overseeing marking and safeguarding processes for such information.
• Solicitation and proposal review, including assisting business units with analysis of cybersecurity requirements, as needed. Coordinating with business unit leadership to resolve any cybersecurity compliance issues that may arise, including assisting with any remediation as necessary. Assisting with internal audits and assessments of cybersecurity compliance

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree (i.e., Computer Science or IT related field, preferred) and expert knowledge of the FAR, DFARs to include (FAR) 52.204-21 and (DFARS) 252.204-7012 compliance.
• Your skills include direct experience with NIST SP 800‑171 technical security controls, along with strong capabilities in security practices, cybersecurity, policy development, training delivery, vendor and people management, budget and risk management, strategic planning, and security architecture design. You also have experience in incident response, government reporting obligations, and related investigations, as well as a solid understanding of government information‑handling and marking requirements. Additionally, you have hands‑on expertise developing and preparing cybersecurity policies and system security plans to support compliant security operations.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You’re a results‑driven professional with strong communication, influential, organizational, and project management skills, with in‑depth knowledge of the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) processes and requirements. You also bring experience working with state and local government programs and requirements, including StateRAMP initiatives, which—while not required—further strengthen your ability to navigate diverse regulatory environments.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office role.

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Washington DC is $186,000 to $297,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives, may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Washington DC.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.