Security & Privacy Operations Specialist - USDS

Yesterday Washington, DC

Responsibilities

We are seeking a data-driven Security & Privacy Operations Specialist to act as the strategic right-hand to the Security leadership team. You will own the day-to-day financial health, headcount planning, and operational rhythm of the organization.

Unlike a traditional finance role, this position requires Operational FP&A experience embedded within a technical organization. You will bridge the gap between Engineering and Finance, translating complex security infrastructure needs into clear financial narratives.

On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility - especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

Responsibilities
1. Security & Privacy Cost Management
- Budget Management: Own the end-to-end Opex and Capex budget for the Security & Privacy org. Lead the annual planning cycle, quarterly re-forecasts, and monthly variance analysis.
- Operational Control: Scrutinize software/vendor renewals and infrastructure costs. Challenge assumptions to ensure every dollar spent drives risk reduction.
- Forecasting: Build predictive models for cloud computing costs and security tooling in partnership with engineering leads.
2. Headcount & Resource Management
- Workforce Planning: Manage the "Seat ID" level roster. Track hiring velocity against budget, identify vacancy savings, and manage contractor/FTE ratios.

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- Capacity Modeling: Collaborate with engineering managers to model headcount needs based on product roadmap velocity and security ticket volumes.
3. Strategic Operations & Process Improvement
- Engineering Partnership: Serve as the liaison between the Security org and the central Finance/HR teams. Translate "engineering friction" into financial solutions.
- Vendor Strategy: Partner with Procurement to negotiate contracts for security tools, ensuring ROI is clearly defined and tracked.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in Business Operations, FP&A, or Strategy & Ops.
- Operational FP&A: Proven track record of managing P&L, forecasting, and headcount for a complex business unit.
- Engineering Support: Previous experience supporting an Engineering, Product, or Security organization. You must be comfortable working with technical stakeholders.
- Tooling: Advanced Excel Sheets modeling skills; experience with enterprise ERP (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Netsuite) and planning tools (e.g., Anaplan).

Preferred Qualifications
- Consulting: Experience at a consulting firm in a strategy or operations practice is highly preferred.
- Education: MBA or relevant certification (CPA/CFA) is a plus.

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC
Job ID: TikTok-7584917361373071669
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-19T20:18:25

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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