Coordinator, Assessment & Authorization Specialist (Mid)

Akima; Rockville, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) seeks a mid–senior A&A Specialist III to perform comprehensive security and privacy control assessments and drive remediation for DOE-related systems. The role emphasizes interpreting NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53 frameworks and delivering formal assessment reports.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or four (4) years of equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience conducting security control assessments, cybersecurity evaluations, or similar technical security work.
• Demonstrated experience assessing security and privacy controls aligned with federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
• Ability to analyze technical documentation, identify security gaps, and communicate findings clearly in written reports.
• Strong understanding of continuous monitoring processes and system inheritance concepts.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of implemented security and privacy controls and control enhancements to determine effectiveness, including whether controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing desired outcomes.
• Evaluate and document the severity of deficiencies identified during assessments and recommend appropriate corrective actions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Prepare detailed security and privacy assessment reports outlining results, findings, and recommendations, and deliver these to Team Leaders for review and decision-making.
• Assess controls in accordance with assessment procedures defined in approved assessment plans.
• Conduct initial remediation actions on deficient controls and perform reassessments on remediated controls to validate effectiveness.
• Assess both system-specific and inherited controls as part of the Department’s continuous monitoring strategy.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge to multiple complex assignments and contribute to deliverables and performance metrics as required.

Skills

Security assessments

NIST RMF

NIST SP 800-53

Documentation & reporting

Continuous monitoring

Independent work

Top Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years' experience

Job description

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) advances the Department of Energy’s (DOE) mission by establishing and implementing policies, standards, and services that meet mission requirements, balance risk and innovation, and define clear performance expectations across the enterprise information ecosystem. The OCIO is committed to continuously improving information technology (IT) services and strengthening the Department’s cybersecurity posture to enable mission execution while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars through efficient, effective, and innovative management practices.

The A&A Specialist III (Mid-Level) supports this mission by conducting comprehensive assessments of security and privacy controls, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions to ensure DOE systems meet all required cybersecurity and privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of implemented security and privacy controls and control enhancements to determine effectiveness, including whether controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing desired outcomes.
• Evaluate and document the severity of deficiencies identified during assessments and recommend appropriate corrective actions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Prepare detailed security and privacy assessment reports outlining results, findings, and recommendations, and deliver these to Team Leaders for review and decision-making.
• Assess controls in accordance with assessment procedures defined in approved assessment plans.
• Conduct initial remediation actions on deficient controls and perform reassessments on remediated controls to validate effectiveness.
• Assess both system-specific and inherited controls as part of the Department’s continuous monitoring strategy.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge to multiple complex assignments and contribute to deliverables and performance metrics as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or four (4) years of equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience conducting security control assessments, cybersecurity evaluations, or similar technical security work.
• Demonstrated experience assessing security and privacy controls aligned with federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
• Ability to analyze technical documentation, identify security gaps, and communicate findings clearly in written reports.
• Strong understanding of continuous monitoring processes and system inheritance concepts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex assignments requiring sound judgment and comprehensive technical knowledge.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered the position; however, they cannot begin work until the contract has been awarded and funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-25517

Work Type

Remote

Pay Range

$120,000 - $165,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.