RMF Analyst III

Chenega Corporation•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Chronos Operations (CO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation based in Anchorage, AK. Belonging to the Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Chronos has a culture rooted in integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. Chronos is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, and provides mission-critical services in Advanced Analytics & AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Intelligence. Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking an experienced RMF Analyst III to provide oversight and resources needed to execute the contract requirements for the Army Materiel Command (AMC), Chief Information Office (CIO), across a wide range of cybersecurity tasks. The RMF Analyst III conducts mid-level RMF analysis, System Security Plan development, and A&A coordination.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or business-related programs is required.
5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity compliance/Risk Management Framework.
5+ years of experience with RMF (NIST SP800-53, NIST SP 800-37 DoDI 8510.01), ATO packages, POA&M development, and system categorization is required.
3+ years’ experience supporting DoD or federal programs is highly desirable
Baseline and Full Computing Environment Certifications for IAT-II IAW DoD 8570.01-M (Security+ certification) required.
Experience with eMASS is required.
Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS with SCI eligibility

Nice To Haves

Cybersecurity certifications like CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance) are preferred.
Experience with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, etc., and migrating customers/projects to the cloud
Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment
Experience working in cloud infrastructures
Must have high proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and possess advanced skills and knowledge in programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Must have an understanding of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) and hybrid cloud environments
Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and within a team.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment to encourage collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior RMF practitioner managing ATO packages, continuous monitoring plans, and eMASS documentation.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, documentation, and technical validation processes, working closely with stakeholders and control assessors to ensure security and compliance.
Provide weekly reporting to the senior task lead.
Assist in the optimization of the current process to streamline the approval process with the Program Information Security System Manager (P-ISSM) prior to submissions to the Authorizing Official (AO).
Track timely and high-quality completion of process tasks and milestones, and report on the status of key milestones to the senior task lead.
Assist with overseeing the cybersecurity lifecycle from inception to completion.
Develop, review, and update documentation to ensure compliance with RMF and Continuous Monitoring requirements.
Evaluate and validate technical processes related to ATO (Authority to Operate) requirements, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity standards.
Assisting in the preparation and review of authorization information and documentation for RMF and Continuous Monitoring.
Assist with eMASS package completion and maintenance, including artifacts, self-assessments, and asset management.
Review project schedules, requirements, and risk assessments, offering recommendations to program stakeholders to enhance security posture.
Develop security plans, as well as assessment reports, plans of action, and milestones for remediation. Defines criticality or sensitivity of systems, performs categorization calculations, and recommends corrective action.
Recommend baseline security controls, assess changes in controls, and coordinate changes to security authorizations.
Conduct evaluations to verify that design and implementation meet requirements.
Confirm that all necessary supporting documents (e.g., Incident Response Plan, Configuration Management Plan, Contingency Plan) are present, complete, and have been reviewed and approved.
Confirm that every finding is identified and tracked in the POA&M. Ensure each POA&M item has a realistic mitigation strategy, defined resources, and a scheduled completion date.
Prepare test plans and conduct security control testing IAW with NIST SP800-53, DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2
Supervisory duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.