Cybersecurity Program Analyst

Method, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays

PTO

Training Benefit

401(k)

Job summary

Spry Methods is seeking a Project Analyst to provide project management, program coordination, and cybersecurity authorization support for DoD and federal initiatives in the Washington region. You will manage schedules, coordinate RMF/A&A/ATO activities, and prepare critical documentation.

The ideal candidate has a Public Trust clearance, a BA/BS with Security+, 3 years of experience, and strong communication skills. Travel to customer sites up to two days a week is required.

Qualifications

• Public Trust clearance eligibility required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• 3 years of experience in project/program management or federal IT.
• Knowledge of A&A, RMF, and ATO processes.
• Experience creating schedules, reports, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites up to two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, risks, and metrics across cybersecurity projects.
• Coordinate RMF, A&A, and ATO activities with ISSOs, system owners, and government stakeholders.
• Prepare and review SARs, RARs, SAPs, ATO letters, and other documentation.
• Develop executive dashboards and status updates on project health and authorization activities.
• Facilitate meetings, document decisions, and coordinate follow-up with stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulatory and cybersecurity requirements.
• Analyze performance, track KPIs, and support strategic planning.
• Identify process improvements and best practices for program execution and cybersecurity.
• Draft official correspondence and support customer-facing communications.
• Provide ad hoc project, program, cybersecurity, and administrative support.

Skills

Public Trust clearance

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel up to 2 days/week

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

CompTIA Security+

CAPM

Tools

RMF

A&A

ATO

SAR

RAR

SAP

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

About Us:

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview)

The Project Analyst provides project management, program coordination, and cybersecurity authorization support to ensure the successful execution of organizational initiatives and Assessment & Authorization (A&A)/Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements. This position is responsible for maintaining project schedules, tracking program performance, coordinating stakeholder activities, managing documentation, supporting security assessment efforts, and facilitating communication across project teams. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills and can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

• Maintain and manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, deliverables, risks, issues, action items, and performance metrics across multiple cybersecurity assessment and authorization projects.
• Coordinate and support RMF, A&A, and ATO activities by working with ISSOs, system owners, security teams, government stakeholders, and assessors to track assessments, findings, remediation efforts, and authorization package progress.
• Prepare, maintain, and review cybersecurity documentation, including Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), Security Authorization Packages (SAPs), ATO letters, waiver memoranda, SOPs, templates, briefing materials, and other program deliverables.
• Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, status updates, and presentations that communicate project health, schedule performance, risks, issues, milestones, and authorization activities.
• Facilitate meetings, develop agendas and briefing packages, document decisions and action items, and coordinate follow-up activities with program, security, and customer stakeholders.
• Ensure project and security documentation complies with organizational, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements and is maintained accurately throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze program performance, provide recommendations to leadership, track key performance indicators, and support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements, documentation standards, and best practices to enhance program execution and cybersecurity authorization activities.
• Draft and maintain official correspondence and customer-facing communications supporting authorization, compliance, and program management efforts.
• Provide ad hoc project, program, cybersecurity, and administrative support to meet evolving mission, customer, and contract requirements.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• Public Trust clearance eligibility required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• 3 years of experience supporting project management, program management, cybersecurity compliance, or federal IT initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Authority to Operate (ATO), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, reports, briefings, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience supporting customer-facing deliverables.
• Must be able to travel to customer site up to two days a week.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience supporting federal government cybersecurity programs.
• Familiarity with NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and related cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

$75,000 - $88,000 a year

Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, technical qualifications, certifications, clearance level, and contract requirements.

Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):

Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options

- Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network

- (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network

- HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network

Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans

Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network

Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year

Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education

401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match

For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/

EEO Statement

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