Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Manager, HITRUST Solutions

Thoropass · United States

Working at Thoropass

At Thoropass, we are revolutionizing the compliance and audit industry by integrating cutting-edge AI technology with expert human insight. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and high-quality outcomes.

We’re driven by our mission to build a world that’s safer for consumers and ensuring compliance is never a blocker to innovation. By bringing together remarkably talented individuals, we’re looking to help the industry see compliance as an advantage. Join us as we collaborate to establish our platform as the world's leading choice for compliance and audit solutions.

Our Values 

These are the behaviors and skills we look for in our people. Living by these values ensures we are building a team that can grow together and deliver the best possible outcomes for each other and our customers.

  • Take thoughtful risk: We solve for today while being considerate of tomorrow—creatively leveraging our tools and abilities to hit ambitious goals.
  • Be curious, ask, and learn: We always seek to better understand our industry and our customers. We don’t shy away from mistakes—using every bit of data to learn and iterate.
  • Win together: Compliance is a team sport. We proactively engage with one another and check our egos at the door in search of the best ideas.
  • Move the needle: Our goals are lofty for a reason. We set clear expectations, give direct feedback, and challenge ourselves to close the gap between those goals and results.

What We Do

Thoropass is transforming the landscape of security compliance and audits. As the only all-in-one platform that combines compliance automation software with a tech-enabled audit firm and pentest services, we offer a modern approach to information security compliance and audit. Our AI-powered solutions, such as First Pass AI, are designed to streamline compliance and accelerate audits for frameworks like SOC, PCI, ISO, HITRUST, HIPAA, and more. Thousands of companies trust Thoropass for high-quality audit and assessment services, delighting in a truly differentiated experience.

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, Thoropass has rapidly expanded with $97M in funding from top investors including J.P. Morgan, PayPal Ventures, Fin Capital, Centana, Canapi, and Bain Capital. We operate as a virtual, global company with a presence in over 18 countries. With substantial growth in both customers and revenue, we are strategically positioned for continued expansion in 2025 and beyond.

About the Role

Forget everything you think you know about information security auditing. We’re on a mission to reinvent the outdated, clunky audit process—and we’re doing it with cutting-edge AI, automation, and a relentless commitment to customer success.

At Thoropass, auditing isn’t about manually sifting through endless evidence or checking boxes—it’s about solving complex security problems for our customers in smarter, faster, and more innovative ways. And thanks to our AI-powered auditor tech stack and industry leading audit process, you won’t spend your days buried in audit testing.

As a Manager, InfoSec Solutions, you’ll own a portfolio of accounts, manage a high-performing team, and help shape the future of audit technology. In this role, you’ll not only ensure the delivery of exceptional HITRUST audits for emerging technology companies but also collaborate directly with our Labs team to advance our AI-powered audit engine.

This isn’t your typical audit job—it’s a chance to lead innovation, tackle complex challenges, and make a lasting impact on the industry.

What You'll Do

In this role, you’ll combine your audit expertise with a drive for innovation to execute audits at scale and advance our cutting-edge technology.

Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

  • Deliver World-Class Audits: Oversee the performance of HITRUST audits and ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of audit reports.
  • Lead and Mentor: Manage a team of junior to mid level  auditors, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and customer focus.
  • Collaborate on Technology: Work closely with our technology team to refine, enhance, and implement our AI-powered audit engine, ensuring it addresses real-world challenges and scales with our growth.
  • Drive Efficiency: Build and implement processes that make it possible to execute HITRUST audits at scale without sacrificing quality.
  • Enhance Customer Experience: Collaborate cross-functionally to improve the integrated audit experience for customers, making audits more seamless and insightful.
  • Be a Thought Leader: Provide expert guidance on information security and HITRUST standards, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation. 

Skillsets/ Requirements

You’re not just an auditor—you’re a problem solver, innovator, and leader who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment.

Here’s what makes you a perfect fit for this role:

  • Audit Innovator: Deep expertise in HITRUST with 7+ years of experience performing HITRUST or related IT audits in an audit or consulting firm.
  • Technology Enthusiast: Familiarity with advanced cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) and a passion for leveraging technology to solve problems.
  • Collaborative Leader: Proven ability to manage and mentor a team, while working cross-functionally to achieve big-picture goals.
  • Problem Solver: Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to break down complex problems into actionable solutions.
  • Forward-Thinking: A visionary who sees how AI and automation can transform the audit process and is eager to help lead that transformation.
  • Customer-Centric: Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with customers.
  • Certified Pro: CPA, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent technical certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect).

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Innovate with Impact: Work at the cutting edge of audit technology, collaborating to advance our AI engine and redefine how audits are done.
  • Lead a Team of Trailblazers: Manage a team of talented auditors who are passionate about delivering exceptional results.
  • Shape the Future: Help us scale and transform the industry by building processes that make audits faster, smarter, and better.
  • Work with Exciting Companies: Partner with some of the world’s most innovative emerging technology companies, helping them achieve their security and compliance goals.

USA Compensation:

  • The salary range for this position is  $130,000 - $150,000 and will be based on experience and skill set
  • Immediate access to health, dental, and vision care
  • Early equity in a fast-growing company
  • Work from home model
  • Flexible PTO

Equal Opportunity

Thoropass provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Even if you feel you don’t meet every requirement, consider applying! Thoropass acknowledges the research which shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet all of the stated qualifications. However, we’re looking for authentic innovators to blaze new trails and you just may be the right person for this or another role.