Compliance Tracking Specialist

Bowhead; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Compliance Tracking Specialist to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on monitoring DoD 8570 compliance across systems and personnel, and maintaining certification records.

Responsibilities include conducting audits, guiding the team on compliance, coordinating with IT security, and preparing management reports. A Security+ CE or IAT Level II certification is required, with opportunity for growth within Bowhead.

Qualifications

• DoD 8570 compliance experience or certifications.
• Audits and assessments to verify compliance.
• Record certification statuses, training, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure adherence to DoD 8570 compliance standards across all systems and personnel.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify compliance with DoD 8570 directives.
• Maintain detailed records of certification statuses, training completion, and compliance reports.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on achieving and maintaining DoD 8570 compliance.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement necessary measures for compliance.
• Prepare compliance reports for management and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DoD 8570

Audit & Assess

Record keeping

Communication

Cybersecurity best practices

Education

High School Diploma

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

IAT Level II cert (Security+ CE)

Job description

Overview

COMPLIANCE TRACKING SPECIALIST (VDEPT)

Bowhead seeks a Compliance Tracking Specialist to join our team in Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities

The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for:

• Monitor and ensure adherence to DoD 8570 compliance standards across all relevant systems and personnel.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify compliance with DoD 8570 directives.
• Maintain detailed records of certification statuses, training completion, and compliance reports.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on achieving and maintaining DoD 8570 compliance.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement necessary measures for compliance.
• Prepare compliance reports for management and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or BA/BS degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in computer operations, customer support, or another related area.
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification required (i.e., Security+ CE).
• Proven experience in tracking and managing compliance with DoD 8570 standards.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough audits and assessments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and standards.

Targeted salary range is $70,000 to $85,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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