A&A Support Specialist

AGE Solutions • Fort Meade, MD

8h • $65,000

About The Position

AGE Solutions is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Specialist to support a DoD customer. The specialist will serve as a liaison among DoD customers, customer leadership, Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), and Security Control Assessor Representatives (SCA-Rs), coordinating, tracking, and executing cybersecurity assessment and authorization activities.

The role supports customer engagement, service request processing, project scheduling, documentation management, and status reporting. It requires knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), A&A processes, and cybersecurity compliance requirements, as well as proficiency with eMASS, government tracking repositories, and established policies and procedures. The specialist will coordinate across technical teams, manage multiple priorities, and help ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

The position may be based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, where it is fully onsite five days per week, or Fort Meade, Maryland, where it is hybrid with four onsite days and one telework day per week. The projected salary starts at $65,000 annually; final compensation depends on relevant experience, clearance, certifications, technical skills, contract requirements, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; an IT-related field is preferred.
• 1–3+ years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security.
• 1–3+ years of experience in a C&A / A&A role.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• DoD 8570 IA Technical (IAT) or Management (IAM) Level II certification.
• Proficiency in technology areas such as network, mobility, Windows, UNIX, cloud environments and cloud-native tools/services, HBSS/ESS, databases, and applications.
• Experience with relevant tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS.
• Understanding of the RMF process, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in understanding and accessing services for the DoD community.
• Gather required information to initiate service support.
• Maintain knowledge of services available on the DISA Marketplace.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct initial customer meetings, providing service briefings and project timelines.
• Track project progress, keep schedules on track, and update status in TLR or the designated repository.
• Provide weekly system status reports to leadership.
• Ensure service submissions include properly completed supporting artifacts before assignment.
• Monitor and assign incoming tasks via RTS or the designated repository daily.
• Upload required documents and artifacts into RTS and eMASS as needed.
• Coordinate with leadership to assign branch responsibility for new tasks.
• Update and track information within TLR as received.
• Maintain working knowledge of eMASS and government-defined repositories.
• Schedule and document A&A Categorization Meetings.
• Adhere to published ISSM and SCA-R A&A TTPs.
• Support SCA-R personnel and stakeholders regarding services.
• Schedule and document Software Assurance Risk Management (SwARM) reviews and ensure results are uploaded.
• Organize and conduct bi-weekly meetings to address MP concerns.
• Review system topology diagrams for compliance with government directives, frameworks, and industry standards.
• Review and grammatically correct technical and non-technical documentation.

Benefits

• 26 days of paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays.
• Performance bonuses based on individual contributions and company-wide results.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life insurance up to $300,000, with options for additional coverage for employees and dependents.
• Multiple medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and FSA and HSA options.
• 15 days of fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• Military differential pay for employees on active duty.
• Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and tools and technology for the job.
• Commitment to return 80% of net proceeds to employees in the event of a company sale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level