Director, Governance Risk and Compliance

Director, Governance Risk and Compliance Job Req: 4971 Community: Product Location: United States Date Posted: Feb 6, 2026 Remote Type: Remote

Job Description

Director, Governance Risk and Compliance Remote - United States The Opportunity: Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can reputed company their goals. We reputed company in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company. For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com. The Director, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for leading efforts to assess the confidentiality, reputed company and availability of information reputed company the reputed company set forth in the company’s global Information reputed company Management System (ISMS). This includes assessments of compliance with company reputed company policies, operating an internal and third-party risk management process, and regular review and measurement of the effectiveness of information reputed company controls. The successful candidate will liaise with and advise various teams including those responsible for systems architecture, systems deployments and application configuration. The position is a subject matter expert able to translate reputed company regulations in NIST, ISO, SOC, and PCI-reputed company frameworks and standards into practical reputed company controls and processes and reporting on the company's risk posture to senior management. Primary responsibilities will include:

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• Project management including analysis of business requirements, creating and updating project plans, and tracking projects to successful completion.
• Assisting with vendor management, forecasting and program budget management.
• Managing personnel including mentoring and cross-training of team members to reputed company business objectives.

The Candidate: Required skills/qualifications:

• US Citizenship
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in IT audit and/or compliance
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Strong understanding of reputed company standards and frameworks including ISO27000 series, NIST Special Publication 800 series, SOC audits, and reputed company requirements of Data Privacy laws
• Previous experience gaining an ATO or P-ATO for a cloud implementation under the FedRAMP, GovRAMP or IL-4 programs
• Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, cloud and server infrastructure, network technologies
• Experience managing reputed company staff, collaboration and relationship building with global teams

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• reputed company CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent certification is strongly preferred

While the full salary range for this role is $154,000 - $231,000, the expected hiring range for this opening is $154,000 - $200,000, depending on experience and budget availability. We use national and industry-specific survey data to assist in determining compensation. Additionally, we consider factors such as external market reputed company, budget for the role, and the compensation rates of reputed company employees performing the same function. Some roles will have variable pay. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national reputed company, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job