FISMA Compliance Lead - Federal IT Audit Readiness (Onsite)

MANTECH; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated IT Compliance Manager to support the FBI Enterprise Cybersecurity Section with FISMA compliance, RMF execution, audit readiness, and deep-dive readiness assessments. This is an onsite position in Washington, D.C.

You will evaluate security artifacts, prepare defensible audit responses, track POA&Ms, and report gaps to ECS leadership while coordinating remediation efforts and ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and FBI policy standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in cybersecurity compliance, auditing, or RMF.
• Experience conducting FISMA reviews and evaluating NIST SP 800-53/800-53A.
• DoD 8140.03 certifications such as CCISO, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or GSLC preferred.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive audit readiness assessments for FBI systems.
• Review system documentation, controls, and POA&M tracking against FISMA and NIST standards.
• Prepare audit-ready responses and supporting evidence to minimize findings.
• Communicate gaps and remediation progress to ECS leadership.
• Develop and track corrective action plans to close findings on schedule.

Skills

FISMA expertise

RMF execution

Audit readiness

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

JCAM

Xacta

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated IT Compliance Manager to support the FBI Enterprise Cybersecurity Section with FISMA compliance, RMF execution, audit readiness, and deep-dive readiness assessments. This is an onsite position in Washington, D.C.

You will evaluate security artifacts, prepare defensible audit responses, track POA&Ms, and report gaps to ECS leadership while coordinating remediation efforts and ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and FBI policy standards.