Cyber Security Assessment Analyst IV

cni; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning

Fertility Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Vesting

Professional Development

Legal Aid

EAP

PTO

Federal Holidays

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Security Assessment Analyst IV to lead the RMF lifecycle across Air Force FM systems, producing authorization artifacts and guiding ISSOs.

You will implement security controls, assess risk, and provide decision support to the AO. The role requires DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification, Secret clearance eligibility, and the ability to translate federal cybersecurity directives into implementable guidance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification required.
• Support Air Force cybersecurity directives (IAVA, TCNO, NOTAM).
• Experience leading RMF lifecycle and producing authorization artifacts (SSP, RAR, POA&Ms).

Responsibilities

• Lead the RMF lifecycle, including security control selection and continuous monitoring.
• Develop, review and sustain SSPs, RARs, POA&Ms and compliance evidence.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and enterprise risk analysis; design mitigation and coordinate remediation.
• Produce risk-informed authorization packages (ATO, ATO with Conditions, Denial).
• Translate DoD and Air Force policy to actionable guidance for owners/ISSOs.
• Prepare cybersecurity briefings for FM leadership and AO groups.
• Validate cybersecurity impact of engineering changes and post-deploy mods.
• Mentor junior analysts and ISSOs on RMF docs and compliance tasks.

Skills

RMF lifecycle

Risk analysis

Vulnerability assessment

eMASS/ITIPS

Authorization artifacts

Mentor teammates

DoD RMF policy

Briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years

Tools

DoD 8570 IAM Level III

Oracle BI Answers

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Cyber Security Assessment Analyst IV provides advanced cybersecurity engineering, RMF leadership, and enterprise compliance oversight for Department of the Air Force Financial Management (DAF FM) systems. This role leads the development, implementation, and assessment of security controls, produces authorization artifacts, conducts mission-impact risk analysis, and provides decision support to the Authorizing Official (AO). The Sr Analyst also guides cybersecurity analysts and ISSOs and ensures compliance with Air Force directives, DoD RMF policy, and enterprise vulnerability management requirements.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental - Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level.
• Required Certification at the DoD 8570 IAM - Level III
• Must support Air Force cybersecurity directives, including IAVA, TCNO, NOTAM implementation and verification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead the RMF lifecycle, including security control selection, implementation validation, assessment preparation, and continuous monitoring for all systems under the FM AO.
• Develop, review, and sustain authorization artifacts such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), POA&Ms, and compliance evidence within eMASS and ITIPS.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and enterprise-level risk analysis; design mitigation strategies and coordinate remediation actions across system owners and PMOs.
• Produce risk-informed authorization decision packages (ATO, ATO with Conditions, Denial), including mission-impact summaries for the AO.
• Analyze federal, DoD, and Air Force cybersecurity policy and translate requirements into actionable implementation guidance for system owners and ISSOs.
• Prepare cybersecurity briefings and status updates for FM leadership, governance bodies, and AO working groups.
• Support system optimization efforts by validating the cybersecurity impact of engineering changes and post-deployment modifications.
• Mentor junior cybersecurity analysts and ISSOs, providing technical guidance and quality oversight on RMF documentation and compliance tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight (8) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience. Minimum of one year end user and systems support experience. Experience with Oracle Business Intelligence Answers platform is preferred. Above average experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

EOE including Disability/Vet

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and Development Opportunities