Government Security and Risk Program Leadership
GOVERNIT Solutions LLC provides strategic GRC and cybersecurity risk advisory to align your technical operations with rigorous government mandates. We prepare federal agencies and partners for successful audits through the precise application of NIST SP 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework.
Expert NIST Framework and Authorization Lifecycle Consultation
Our specialists guide our partners through the security authorization process to achieve and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO). We convert complex federal security requirements into actionable risk management strategies for all government contractors.
Service Expertise
Integrated Risk Unity
As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we integrate cybersecurity risk management with your core mission objectives. By aligning remediation with federal standards, we support continuous audit readiness and proactive threat management to meet the expectations of all federal agency stakeholders.
Capability Profile
Our Background
GOVERNIT SOLUTIONS LLC provides elite federal cybersecurity risk management and GRC program leadership. As a woman-owned and veteran-owned firm with over 25 years of experience, we specialize in NIST standards and FedRAMP security authorization for modern missions.
Technical Assets
Why GOVERNIT
- Federal Cybersecurity Risk Management; NIST SP 800-53 Compliance & Implementation; FISMA GRC Lead Advisory; FedRAMP Authorization Support; NIST 800-171 Gap Analysis; Risk Management Framework (RMF) Lifecycle Support; Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) Program Management
- 25+ Years of Senior Federal Advisory; Veteran-Owned & Women-Owned Small Business (VOSB/WOSB); Elite Mastery of NIST 800-Series Protocols; Technical Expert in Security Authorization (ATO) Lifecycles; Audit Readiness focus on Federal Excellence; Customized Support for Small Business
Kay McNealy, Principal Advisor SME
Email: kaymcnealy@governitgrc.com
Socio-Economic Status
Industry Credentials
Clearance Status
- VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business); SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned); WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business)
- MS, Cybersecurity Management and Policy (UMGC); CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer); CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker); Certified Penetration Tester
Cleared Personnel Available (Specific details provided upon request/contractual requirement).
NAICS Codes
541512 – Computer Systems Design Services (Primary)
541519 – Other Computer Related Services
541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services
541513 – Computer Facilities Management Services; 541330 – Engineering Services; 541715 – Research and Development; 561210 – Facilities Support Services
Lead Contact
Kay McNealy, Principal Advisor SME
Email: kaymcnealy@governitgrc.com
Identity Details
Governit Solutions LLC
UEI: (Available upon request)
CAGE: (Available upon request)
Territory
Nationwide Support Authorized for Federal Missions Globally
Track Record
GOVERNIT SOLUTIONS LLC is led by an industry expert with a 25-year history of supporting federal civilian and defense sectors in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and formal information assurance projects.
Our founder has spearheaded cybersecurity initiatives for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Treasury, Department of Energy, and DoD. This includes managing large-scale programs, leading ATO workflows, overseeing continuous monitoring, and guiding agencies through complex regulatory landscapes and high-stakes external federal audits.
Key achievements include reducing critical security vulnerabilities by more than 60%, leading teams for high-priority federal assets, and developing executive plans that align security with mission goals. GOVERNIT brings proven federal insight to every contract, ensuring that partners mitigate risk and achieve compliance outcomes with total confidence.
Industry Experience
- Cybersecurity Lead for NIH: managed FISMA compliance and audit readiness. Implemented remediation plans that reduced high-risk findings by over 60%. Managed Authority to Operate (ATO) for federal data systems and cloud providers per NIST RMF standards. Held senior roles for Treasury, DOE, and DoD, directing governance, compliance, and operations. Overlooked the development of System Security Plans, Risk Assessments, and Security documentation to satisfy all federal mandates and authorization requirements.
Federal Strategy
FISMA GRC Advisory
Authorization to Operate
Cybersecurity Risk Advisory
Customized risk management programs built to satisfy all required federal framework compliance standards.
Proven guidance through the complete ATO process, ensuring your agency meets all federal security benchmarks.
Strategic compliance and risk management plans created for complete alignment with federal security laws.
POA&M Remediation Lifecycle
NIST Framework
FedRAMP
Direct oversight of vulnerability mitigation to ensure your federal standing and security remains secure.
Practical deployment of NIST security controls to enhance your security posture and federal risk profile.
Full authorization assistance for cloud providers managing federal cybersecurity risks and technical audits.