Risk Management Framework (RMF) Analyst

Geospatial And Cloud Analytics Inc•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

The RMF Analyst supports OPTEVFOR Cyber Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) missions by applying enterprise- and system-level security architecture expertise across the system development lifecycle. The role ensures alignment with evolving laws, regulations, and DoD and Department of the Navy (DoN) cybersecurity policies, and contributes to Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across all lifecycle phases. The Security Architect translates complex technical, operational, and environmental requirements into effective security architectures; supports system categorization, policy documentation, security control selection and implementation; and conducts comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls to evaluate effectiveness. The position also provides project management and subject matter expertise to guide certification and accreditation (A&A) activities for Cyber OT&E test infrastructure and toolsets, working closely with internal stakeholders and external oversight organizations to ensure timely and compliant system authorizations.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience designing and integrating enterprise and system security architectures across the development lifecycle
Minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting RMF-related assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls within DoD IT systems
Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing project management, subject matter expertise, and hands-on support for system certification and accreditation efforts in accordance with DoD/DoN cybersecurity policies and RMF guidance
Eligibility for Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

Responsibilities

Apply enterprise and system-level security architecture principles to support OPTEVFOR Cyber OT&E missions
Support RMF activities across all steps, including system categorization, control selection, control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring
Provide RMF support consistent with the RMF Process Guide (RPG) for the Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) role
Evaluate security architectures and designs to determine adequacy and alignment with mission and enterprise objectives
Define and document the impact of new systems, interfaces, or changes on overall security posture
Create, review, update, and validate cybersecurity Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Maintain inventories of authorized software, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and removable media
Maintain and update all RMF and A&A documentation to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with OPTEVFOR Cyber OT&E assets, including required updates in eMASS
Ensure traceability across all RMF artifacts, including: A&A Plans Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) Security Assessment Reports (SARs) Network topologies Software inventories Ports, protocols, and services Test plans
Maintain system and network documentation in DoD IT Portfolio Repository–DoN (DITPR-DON) / DADMS
Maintain documentation and registration of network ports, protocols, services, and circuits, including GIAP and SNAP
Track and report weekly status of all outstanding A&A actions and supporting documentation
As a member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB), ensure approved changes are accurately and timely reflected in A&A documentation
Conduct comprehensive annual RMF package reviews to ensure continued compliance of Cyber OT&E toolsets, networks, and systems
Execute DISA STIG validations in conjunction with RMF/A&A reviews in accordance with DoDI 8510 series
Audit and validate system and network configurations against STIGs; define and implement compensating controls when required to support mission execution
Support compliance validation for current and emerging directives (e.g., IAVs, STIGs, TASKORDs, CTOs)
Provide recommendations for corrective actions to remediate non-compliant security controls
Prepare and maintain vulnerability scan results, system security assessments, and configuration management findings to inform authorization decisions
Document assessment activities and results in sufficient detail to support independent external review
Develop or contribute to security test plans and supporting documentation to verify security control implementation and inform ongoing risk determinations
Conduct and document semi-annual tabletop exercises (twice per calendar year)
Review and analyze IT contingency and disaster recovery plans for compliance with NIST and DoN requirements
Develop system-specific contingency planning checklists and support contingency plan exercises and training
Work independently or in small teams to resolve tasks with minimal supervision