Remote/Local Archer GRC Analyst

InnoSoul•Richmond, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Archer GRC Analyst supports the IT Security Governance program by coordinating security risk assessments, Business Impact Analyses, data classifications, privacy reviews, control assessments, and security feasibility reviews for systems, applications, services, integrations, and technology initiatives. The role maintains risk registers, assessment records, corrective-action plans, exceptions, evidence repositories, remediation commitments, due dates, residual risk, and executive decision items in Archer GRC and other approved agency tools. The analyst applies Commonwealth and agency security requirements, including VITA SEC530, NIST guidance, CIS Controls, DoD STIGs, CJIS and VCIN requirements, and applicable HIPAA, PCI DSS, FERPA, FTI, privacy, and contractual obligations. The position partners with system and data owners to establish ownership, classify information, document security plans and controls, complete periodic reviews, and maintain authorization and audit evidence. The role reviews vendor and third-party security materials and supports interconnection and data-sharing governance. It coordinates audits and oversight activities, develops security policies and governance materials, supports security awareness and training, and performs governance reviews for emerging technology and AI initiatives. It also assists with continuity, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, and other control areas; prepares management and Commonwealth reporting; provides security guidance to stakeholders; and participates in incident and post-incident governance activities as assigned. This is described as a remote role, with candidates expected to reside in Virginia or within a reasonable distance. The agency may request onsite attendance for meetings. Interviews are in person only, without exceptions. The position is located in Richmond, Virginia, with a stated duration of 12 months.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT security governance, or risk management.
At least 3 years of experience performing security risk assessments, compliance reviews, or GRC activities.
At least 4 years of experience applying NIST security frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53.
At least 3 years of experience conducting security control assessments and supporting IT audits.
At least 3 years of experience maintaining risk registers, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions.
At least 3 years of experience developing security documentation, policies, procedures, assessment reports, and executive summaries.
At least 3 years of experience demonstrating strong written and verbal communication with technical teams, business owners, auditors, and leadership.
At least 3 years of experience managing multiple security assessments, compliance activities, and competing deadlines.
Knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, privacy, third-party risk, and audit practices.
Knowledge of relevant frameworks and standards, including NIST 800-53, VITA SEC530, CIS Controls, CJIS and VCIN requirements, HIPAA, PCI, FERPA, FTI, and related Commonwealth requirements.
Ability to analyze technical and business information, identify risk, distinguish control gaps from acceptable residual risk, and recommend clear, defensible actions.
Ability to develop and maintain professional documentation, including assessment reports, risk registers, security plans, policies, procedures, executive briefings, and audit evidence.
Ability to manage complex assignments, prioritize work under deadlines, and follow through on actions involving multiple stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively with executives, technical teams, vendors, auditors, and nontechnical business partners.
Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years using Archer or comparable governance, risk, and compliance platforms.
2 or more years applying Commonwealth of Virginia information security requirements.
3 or more years reviewing vendor security documentation, SOC reports, and security questionnaires.
3 or more years conducting Business Impact Analyses, data classification reviews, and security feasibility assessments.
3 or more years working with CJIS, VCIN, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FERPA, or FTI requirements.
2 or more years reviewing data-sharing agreements, MOUs, and security or privacy obligations.
2 or more years supporting incident response, disaster recovery, or business continuity compliance.
1 or more year assessing security, privacy, and compliance risks associated with emerging technologies.
3 or more years preparing security metrics, compliance reports, risk summaries, and management briefings.

Responsibilities

Conduct and coordinate security risk assessments, Business Impact Analyses, data classifications, privacy reviews, control assessments, and security feasibility reviews.
Maintain risk registers, assessment records, corrective-action plans, exceptions, evidence repositories, and follow-up activities in Archer GRC and other approved agency tools.
Track remediation commitments, due dates, residual risk, and required executive decisions.
Apply and interpret Commonwealth and agency security, privacy, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Partner with system and data owners to establish ownership, classify information, document security plans and controls, complete periodic reviews, and maintain evidence for authorization, audits, and ongoing compliance.
Review vendor and third-party security documentation, including SOC reports, security questionnaires, architecture and data-flow information, contracts, MOUs, MOAs, NDAs, and interconnection documentation.
Review data-sharing agreements for security, privacy, least-privilege, data-handling, access-control, incident-notification, and annual-review requirements.
Coordinate audits, assessments, and oversight; collect and validate evidence; respond to inquiries; document findings; and manage corrective actions through closure.
Develop, maintain, and communicate security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, templates, and governance processes; recommend practical improvements.
Support security awareness and training, including targeted training, acknowledgements, tracking, reporting, and stakeholder education.
Perform governance reviews for emerging technology and AI initiatives, evaluating purpose, data sensitivity, privacy, security, human oversight, vendor assurances, risks, and required approvals.
Assist with security planning for continuity, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, audit logging, configuration and hardening, access reviews, vendor management, and other control areas.
Prepare executive, management, and Commonwealth reporting on governance workload, system inventory, risks, findings, remediation progress, compliance status, metrics, and program priorities.
Provide security guidance to project teams, operational IT, procurement, business units, and vendors; facilitate meetings and escalate unresolved risk or noncompliance through established channels.
Participate in incident and post-incident governance activities, including documentation review, control-gap identification, privacy or regulatory coordination, and corrective-action tracking.
Perform related duties and special projects in support of the IT Security Governance program.