[Contingent] Lead ATO Subject Matter Expert (Rapid ATO Team)

Phia LLC

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

phia is seeking a "Heavy Hitter" in the Federal RMF space to serve as the Lead ATO SME for a federal bureau. This leadership role acts as the primary technical interface between the Government and the contractor team, providing management and technical oversight for the Rapid ATO program. This role requires extensive experience in federal security assessments, policy, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) execution.

Requirements

A technical leader with 10 years of IT Project Management experience in Waterfall and Agile environments.
An expert with 10 years of experience performing security assessments and upgrading security for live networks (including classified systems).
A professional with 10 years of experience assessing IT security policies against Federal/International standards.
Deeply knowledgeable in NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, and the JCAM system.
Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience as outlined above.
Certifications (Must have at least TWO): CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, or CAP.
Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical interface for the Rapid ATO program, overseeing technical delivery and team performance.
Lead the 7-step NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for complex security boundaries.
Perform high-level security assessments, prepare complex documentation, and upgrade security for live networks/systems.
Assess IT security policies against Federal and International standards to ensure total compliance.
Utilize the JCAM (Justice Cybersecurity Assessment and Management) system to manage security artifacts and approvals.