Junior Compliance Analyst

Maximus; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Junior Compliance Analyst to join our team onsite in Pittsburgh, PA or Morgantown, WV. The role requires eligibility to obtain a Public Trust before starting and a foundational understanding of RMF, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and FedRAMP concepts.

The successful candidate will contribute to governance, risk, and compliance efforts within a federal-focused environment, leveraging tools like Jira, ServiceNow, and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience or 4 years of experience without a degree.
• Security+ CE certification preferred.
• Knowledge of RMF and related controls.

Skills

Security+ CE

RMF basics

NIST SP 800-53

FISMA awareness

FedRAMP familiarity

GRC/CSAM

Ticketing systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4 years experience without degree

Tools

Jira

SharePoint

ServiceNOW

Job description

Maximus is currently seeking a Junior Compliance Analyst.

Role is onsite in either Pittsburgh, PA or Morgantown, WV.

Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust prior to starting.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS039, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of experience or 4 years of experience without a degree
• Security + (CE) Certification
• Basic understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Exposure to NIST SP 800-53 (control families, what a control assessment looks like)
• Familiarity with FISMA and why continuous monitoring matters
• General awareness of FedRAMP, ATO process, POA&Ms
• Basic grasp of CIA triad, least privilege, defense-in-depth
• Exposure to a GRC or CSAM, eMASS/Xacta preferred
• Familiarity with ticketing/documentation systems (ServiceNOW, Jira, SharePoint)

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Security + preferred.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

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