Cyber Risk & Assessment Analyst

Diné Development Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 148,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) seeks a Cyber Risk & Assessment Analyst to assess cybersecurity risk, prepare authorization packages, and maintain audit-ready ATO evidence in alignment with NIST frameworks. This on-site role requires a U.S. citizen with Security+ and public trust readiness.

The position is contingent on contract award and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The analyst will coordinate risk registers, develop POA&Ms, and support FISMA reporting and control testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including 5 years conducting assessments, compliance evaluations, or risk management.
• U.S. citizen; favorable Tier 2 Public Trust adjudication required before performance.
• Security+ required; CISA/CRISC and ISC2 CGRC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity assessments, compliance evaluations, and internal control reviews aligned with NIST frameworks and DNFSB policy.
• Prepare and maintain authorization packages for assessment, including system security documentation, risk assessments, control narratives, and supporting evidence.
• Review technical evidence from infrastructure and security tools, document control effectiveness and identified risks, and develop mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain the quarterly risk registers and coordinate inputs to project management risk logs.
• Develop and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), track remediation owners and dates, and support monthly status reporting.
• Support ongoing authorization, FISMA reporting, internal control testing, and responses to assessment and audit documentation requests.
• Track evidence currency and authorization status against standards for 100% ATO sustainment and 95% evidence freshness.
• Contribute to updates of policies and procedures, explain risk findings to agency stakeholders, and provide backup across cybersecurity functions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NIST RMF tooling

FISMA/FedRAMP tooling

Job description

The Cyber Risk & Assessment Analyst assesses DNFSB cybersecurity risk and compliance, prepares authorization documentation, and maintains audit-ready ATO evidence.

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity assessments, compliance evaluations, and internal control reviews aligned with NIST frameworks and DNFSB policy.

• Prepare and maintain authorization packages for assessment, including system security documentation, risk assessments, control narratives, and supporting evidence.

• Review technical evidence from infrastructure and security tools, document control effectiveness and identified risks, and develop mitigation recommendations.

• Maintain the quarterly Call #1 risk register and coordinate inputs to the Project Manager’s separate weekly and ad hoc risk and issue log.

• Develop and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), track remediation owners and dates, and support monthly status reporting.

• Support ongoing authorization, FISMA reporting, internal control testing, and responses to assessment and audit documentation requests.

• Track evidence currency and authorization status against the PWS standards for 100% ATO sustainment and at least 95% evidence freshness.

• Contribute to updates of existing policies and procedures, explain risk findings to agency stakeholders, and provide qualified backup across cybersecurity functions.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree and at least6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including at least5 years conducting cybersecurity assessments, compliance evaluations, or risk management.

• Clearance Requirements: U.S. citizen; favorable Tier 2 Public Trust adjudication required before performance.

• Certification Requirements: Security+ required. CISA or CRISC preferred; ISC2 CGRC additionally preferred.

Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role:

• Knowledge of NIST RMF, SP 800-53/800-171, federal FISMA/FedRAMP/Zero Trust, risk reporting, and mitigation. ATO-package and auditable evidence experience preferred.

Salary Range: $148,000 to $168,000

The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position’s responsibilities, the candidate’s education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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