Fully Qualified Navy Validator III

International Executive Service Corps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps supports NAVSEA TEAM SUB and related program offices in cybersecurity and accreditation efforts. The role requires deep knowledge of C&A, RMF, and DoD IA processes for submarine programs and the Navy IT landscape.

The candidate will apply C&A guidance, produce essential documentation, and collaborate with multiple Navy offices to maintain secure, compliant systems and risk management activities across the submarine program portfolio.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of practical experience in cybersecurity, engineering, T&E, or A&A fields.
• Experience in IA or C&A related field.
• CNSS 4016 intermediate level (certificate not required).
• In-depth knowledge of all C&A subject areas.
• Apply Navy C&A guidance to Navy RMF efforts.
• Strong writing skills to develop SSPs, Contingency Plans, PIA, Certification Reports, POA&M, and other C&A docs.
• Must be DoD 8570.01-M IAM or IAT Level III certified.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in technical or managerial discipline.
• NAVWAR RMF-101 course completed.
• NAVWAR-NQV-201 course completed.
• DISA eMASS training completed.
• DISA ACAS training completed.
• Navy IT familiarity and NAVY RMF knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to NAVSEA TEAM SUB Submarine Ship Building Program Offices and related organizations.
• Explain TEAM SUB structure and liaison with PEOs and acquisition offices.

Skills

RDT&E knowledge & IT systems

C&A processes

IA / C&A experience

CNSS 4016 (Intermediate)

NQV Level III standards

Navy C&A guidance

Strong writing skills

Navy RMF familiarity

Validation procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical/ managerial field

Navy Validator courses (NAVWAR/NQV-201)

NAVWAR RMF-101 course

DISA eMASS training

DISA ACAS training

U.S. Secret clearance

Job description

Job Description:

• Provide support to NAVSEA Team Submarine (TEAM SUB) Submarine Ship Building (SHAPM) Program Offices and supporting organizations: PMS 397 - COLUMBIA Class Submarine Program Office, PMS 450 - VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office, PMS 351 - Future Attack Submarine (SSN(X)) Program Office, and SEA 05Z - Marine Engineering Competency Domain.
• TEAM SUB is a combination of Program Executive Office (PEO) Strategic Submarine (PEO SSBN), PEO Attack Submarines (PEO SSN), and PEO Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS) and the Direct Reporting Program Office, AUKUS Integration & Acquisition Office (AUKUS). The TEAM SUB concept divides the single submarine-centric organization into specific PEOs with the goal of enhancing the structures and processes in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities.
  

Required Skills and Experience:

Capable of performing the following functions:

• Extensive knowledge and experience with RDT&E and Business IT systems and the phases of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process.
• Experience in an IA or C&A related field.
• Satisfiy provisions of CNSS no. 4016 (Risk Analyst), Intermediate Level, but is not required to actually hold the certificate.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of all C&A subject areas.
• Appy Navy C&A guidance to Navy C&A efforts.
• Strong writing skills to develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), Contingency Plans, Privacy Impact Assessments, Certification Reports, Accreditation Reports, Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), and other C&A documentation.
• Required: Must be certified in accordance with Navy Information Warfare Systems Command Manual - Qualification Standards, Responsibilities, and Registration Process For Navy Qualified Validators (NQV) Version 3.0 dated 16 October 2020, Section 2.1, NQV Level III Standards, Table 2: Qualification Standards for NQV Level III as follows.

a - Certification:
(1) Holds a DoD 8570.01-M IAM or IAT Level III Certification

b - Education:
(1) Bachelor’s degree or higher-level degree in a technical or managerial related discipline1
(2) Completion of NAVWAR Introduction to the Navy Risk Management Framework 101 Course (NAVWAR-RMF-101)2
(3) Completion of the four-part Navy Validator Course (NAVWAR-NQV-201).2
(4) Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) eMASS Training (Computer-based or Instructor- led session)
(5) DISA Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Training (32-hour Computer-based or Instructor-led session)

c - General Experience:
(1) Five (5) or more1 years of practical experience in a Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E or A&A related field

d - Navy Experience:
(1) Navy A&A: Experience independently performing all Validator activities, as defined in the RPG, for one or more Navy RMF Security Authorization Package(s). Package(s) must have achieved signature of the SAR by a Navy SCA within the past year, and
(a) NQV must be listed as the Validator in the SAP, and identified as a Validator in eMASS (the Validator can ensure this is accomplished by initiating the SAR)
(b) SAR must have received SCA Signature within the past 365 days
(c) Validator must have achieved a proficient PTR (i.e., >70%) rating for validation of this system
(2) Test & Evaluation: Experience in developing a SAP, and the associated validation procedures. Validator must demonstrate experience with regards to:
(a) The steps to develop a SAP and associated validation procedures;
(b) The appropriate verification (test) methods for different types of requirements, and
(c) Test execution methods, and test data analysis

e - Navy Knowledge:
(1) Navy IT sites, systems and infrastructure: In-depth understanding of Navy IT sites, systems and infrastructure (Including NCS and PIT). Describe knowledge of the A&A considerations associated with at least 3 of the following: NMCI/NGEN, ONE-NET/IT-21, Navy Excepted Networks (NEN), Programs of Record (POR) Systems, RDT&E networks, Navy Platform IT (PIT), Navy Enterprise Data Center (NEDC) and Shipboard/Air/Submarine Tactical Systems and Network connectivity with Fleet NOCs.

1 A High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate obtained from a HS equivalency test such as the General Education Development (GED) Test, High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) test is acceptable with seven (7) years of practical experience in a Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E or A&A related field.

2 Registration instructions for training courses can be obtained by visiting the provider website (i.e., Navy e- Learning, DISA, etc.)

• Desired: 10 or more years of experience in an Information Assurance (IA) or C&A related field.
• Desired: Familiarity with and understanding of Navy IT sites, systems and infrastructure.
• Desired: Experience working with Navy C&A efforts as a Navy Validator.
• Desired: Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to work closely with all levels of personnel involved in IT operations and technical aspects of systems.
  

Degree Requirements:

• Desired: Bachelor’s degree in computer science.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• A secret security clearance