About Virtru:
Virtru is a leading data protection provider backed by some of the foremost venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region, including Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global. Today, more than ever, data demands respect, and that’s why Virtru is committed to changing the rules for data privacy. At Virtru, we equip our customers to take granular control of their data—everywhere it’s shared—through end-to-end encryption for Google, Microsoft, and other data sharing platforms.
Our market-leading portfolio of data encryption and privacy enhancing applications are remarkably easy to use, fast to implement, affordable for all, and built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard.At Virtru, our motto is "Respect the people. Respect the data." Respecting data to us means keeping it secure and protected at all times across its entire lifecycle. We firmly believe that when you respect data, you’re demonstrating respect for the people who own that data.Working at Virtru, you'll be inspired by colleagues who are passionate about the work they do.
We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that sparks creativity, connection, and professional growth while empowering each other to do our best work. We're building something special at Virtru. We hope you consider joining our team and helping us create a brighter future for data privacy.
Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000
Job Summary:
Virtru’s growing Federal business is seeking a leader for the nascent Operations team to create and streamline processes, drive communication and collaboration across teams and improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background, be an expert meeting manager, and a history working with Department of Defense and IC community customers.Reporting through Virtru’s existing Operations function, the Federal Operations Director will be required to work seamlessly throughout Virtru organization including Research & Development, Customer Success and Implementation, and Sales.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Develop and maintain systems and processes for tracking internal and external action items and commitments across the Federal organization at Virtru
- Ensure clear assignment of tasks to individuals and aggressive but realistic due dates
- Drive regular updates against projects by engaging key stakeholders
- Identify and raise risk areas or blockers to the completion of assigned tasks and projects
- Implement software, as necessary, to assist in elevating Virtru’s overall project execution and visibility
Team Leadership:
- Scope the need for additional Operations team members
- Oversee the team responsible for Virtru’s facilities clearance, contract compliance, and go-to-market software support
- Work with Customer Success and Delivery to build and maintain a capacity model for Virtru resources against customer projects and deadlines
Government Contract and Compliance Management:
- Gain a deep understanding of all of Virtru’s obligations under Federal compliance regulations and Virtru’s specific contractual obligations to individual customers
- Manage, track, and drive execution against compliance needs such as FOCIs, ATOs, and FCLs
- Maintain a data repository of all of Virtru’s compliance and contract obligations, key contact information, logins, and other relevant information
Compliance and Security:
- Work closely with Virtru’s information security team to ensure compliance and reduce Virtru’s risk
- Work with Virtru’s FSO and People Operations team to ensure individual Virtru employee clearances are well maintained and appropriate to meet Virtru and customer needs
- Work with Virtru’s go-to-market operations team to ensure that all third-party software is appropriately configured to ensure Virtru’s compliance with security related needs
Cross Functional Collaboration:
- Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across Virtru’s organization including sales, delivery, and product
- Find avenues to streamline and centralize communication across mediums (i.e. email, Slack, Google Docs)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in software businesses with at least 4 years of experience with an organization selling into the Federal Government
- Project Management Certification or other accreditation
- In-depth knowledge of federal contracting processes, including procurement, compliance, and security requirements
- Ability to travel as required for client meetings, conferences, and operational needs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile development environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Top Secret clearance with the ability to maintain and upgrade clearance as necessary
Location:
- This position will require regular presence at various customer locations in Anacostia and Reston.
Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:
- Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence
- Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset
- Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve
- Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.
Perks & Benefits:
At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…
- A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take a minimum of 25 days off annually (in addition to 12 federal holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.
- A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.
- Home-Office Stipend to help make your office space more comfortable and productive.
- Internal mobility options for those interested in exploring their skills in other areas of the business
- Frequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.
- A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.
In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. The Council also hosts a range of events throughout the year focused on the continual education of our teammates on social justice issues, current events, and marginalized cultures and communities.
Additional perks include:
- Competitive compensation
- Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies
- Uncapped commissions for Sales roles
- 401K contribution and stock options
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
- New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes
- Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews
- Transparency is at the core of how we operate and everything we do!
There are plenty of opportunities to connect with the team in person throughout the year, both in and out of the office, whether they be team-specific or company-wide celebrations and events.Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
