Cyber Risk Accreditation Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton looks for an information security risk specialist to help DoD clients assess cyber risk, review RMF packages, and guide authorities to actionable plans. You will translate complex security concepts into practical recommendations and support accreditation through eMASS, policies, and control documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of RMF experience, knowledge of NIST 5 controls, and hands-on ACAS/STIG evaluations, with strong communication and a security-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting DoD RMF accreditation efforts for enterprise IT systems.
• Experience managing RMF accreditation packages from initial accreditation to ATO maintenance.
• Experience reviewing and assessing compliance with NIST Revision 5 security controls.
• Experience evaluating system security reports from ACAS scans and STIG evaluations.
• Experience generating and managing security control evaluations and eMASS artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DoD commands to discover cyber risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Review technical and policy details and guide clients through plan-of-action presentations.
• Translate security concepts for decision-makers and support RMF accreditation and continuous monitoring.

Skills

RMF accreditation

DoD RMF lifecycle management

NIST Revision 5 controls

ACAS/STIG evaluations

eMASS documentation

Education

HS diploma or GED

DoD ISSM CWF Certification OR Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS/IS/Data Science/Software Eng

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you—an information security risk spe cia list who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

As an information security risk spe cia list on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with commands support Naval operations to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies , and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical and personnel details from technical and cybersecurity SMEs to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.

You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure their operational data and supporting systems This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity for cloud systems, large data and HPC environments, and scientific data systems.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

5+ years of experience supporting DoD RMF accreditation efforts for enterprise IT systems

Experience managing the lifecycle of RMF accreditation package from initial accreditation or full re-accreditation through satisfactory reception of Authority-to-Operate ( ATO ) and follow-on ATO maintenance through continuous monitoring

Experience reviewing and assessing compliance with NIST Revision 5 security controls

Experience utilizing and evaluating reporting from system security evaluations and scans based on ACAS automated scans and manual and automated STIG evaluations

Experience generating and managing security control evaluations, control family policy documentation, and security documents and artifacts within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service ( eMASS ) system

HS diploma or GED

DoD Intermediate ISSM CWF Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE Certification OR Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering

Nice If You Have:

Experience with Department of Navy processes for DoD RMF Accreditation

Knowledge of assessing and documenting DoD Zero T rus t Compliance requirements

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Cyber Risk Accreditation Specialist

The Opportunity:

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you—an information security risk spe cia list who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

As an information security risk spe cia list on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with commands support Naval operations to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies , and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical and personnel details from technical and cybersecurity SMEs to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.

You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure their operational data and supporting systems This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity for cloud systems, large data and HPC environments, and scientific data systems.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience supporting DoD RMF accreditation efforts for enterprise IT systems

• Experience managing the lifecycle of RMF accreditation package from initial accreditation or full re-accreditation through satisfactory reception of Authority-to-Operate ( ATO ) and follow-on ATO maintenance through continuous monitoring

• Experience reviewing and assessing compliance with NIST Revision 5 security controls

• Experience utilizing and evaluating reporting from system security evaluations and scans based on ACAS automated scans and manual and automated STIG evaluations

• Experience generating and managing security control evaluations, control family policy documentation, and security documents and artifacts within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service ( eMASS ) system

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• DoD Intermediate ISSM CWF Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE Certification OR Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Department of Navy processes for DoD RMF Accreditation

• Knowledge of assessing and documenting DoD Zero T rus t Compliance requirements

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.