RMF Analyst IV

Socket.dev; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chronos Operations, LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced RMF Analyst IV to oversee RMF activities for Army CIO/CIO programs. You will conduct RMF analysis, develop System Security Plans, and coordinate A&A tasks with stakeholders to maintain compliance and authorization status.

The role requires extensive RMF experience, DoD program exposure, and an active security clearance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate documentation and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity compliance/Risk Management Framework.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility.
• Security+ or equivalent baseline certification (DoD 8570.01-M).
• Experience supporting DoD or federal programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist RMF practitioner managing ATO packages, continuous monitoring plans, and eMASS documentation.
• Develop, review, and update RMF/AO documentation and ensure compliance with RMF/Continuous Monitoring.
• Coordinate with control assessors and stakeholders to ensure security posture and timely milestones.
• Prepare tests plans and conduct security control testing per NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8510.01.
• Oversee eMASS package completion, artifacts, and POA&M tracking.

Skills

RMF analysis

NIST SP 800-53

DoDI 8510.01

eMASS

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/IT

Tools

eMASS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

RMF Analyst IV

Huntsville, AL

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chronos Operations (CO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation based in Anchorage, AK. Belonging to the Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Chronos has a culture rooted in integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. Chronos is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, and provides mission-critical services in Advanced Analytics & AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Intelligence.

Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking an experienced RMF Analyst IV to provide oversight and resources needed to execute the contract requirements for the Army Materiel Command (AMC), Chief Information Office (CIO) across a wide range of cybersecurity tasks. The RMF Analyst IV conducts RMF analysis, System Security Plan development, and A&A coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior RMF practitioner managing ATO packages, continuous monitoring plans, and eMASS documentation.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, documentation, and technical validation processes, working closely with stakeholders and control assessors to ensure security and compliance.
• Provide weekly reporting to senior task lead.
• Assist in the optimization of current process to streamline approval process with Program Information Security System Manager (P-ISSM) prior to submissions to Authorizing Official (AO).
• Track timely and high-quality completion of process tasks and milestones, and report on the status of key milestones to senior task lead.
• Assist with overseeing the cybersecurity lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Develop, review, and update documentation to ensure compliance with RMF and Continuous Monitoring requirements.
• Evaluate and validate technical processes related to ATO (Authority to Operate) requirements, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity standards.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of authorization information and documentation for RMF and Continuous Monitoring.
• Assist with eMASS package completion and maintenance, including artifacts, self-assessments, and asset management.
• Review project schedules, requirements, and risk assessments, offering recommendations to program stakeholders to enhance security posture.
• Develop security plans, as well as assessment reports, plans of action, and milestones for remediation. Defines criticality or sensitivity of systems, performs categorization calculations, and recommends corrective action.
• Recommend baseline security controls, assess changes in controls, and coordinate changes to security authorizations.
• Conduct evaluations to verify that design and implementation meet requirements.
• Confirm that all necessary supporting documents (e.g., Incident Response Plan, Configuration Management Plan, Contingency Plan) are present, complete, and have been reviewed and approved.
• Confirm that every finding is identified and tracked in the POA&M. Ensure each POA&M item has a realistic mitigation strategy, defined resources, and a scheduled completion date.
• Prepare test plans and conduct security control testing IAW with NIST SP800-53, DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2
• Supervisory duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or business-related programs is required.
• 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity compliance/Risk Management Framework.
• 8+ years of experience with RMF (NIST SP800-53, NIST SP 800-37 DoDI 8510.01), ATO packages, POA&M development, and system categorization is required.
  • 3+ years’ experience supporting DoD or federal programs is highly desirable
• Baseline and Full Computing Environment Certifications for IAT-II IAW DoD 8570.01-M (Security+ certification) required.
• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS with SCI eligibility.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience supporting Army, DoD or federal programs is highly desirable
• 3+ years’ experience with eMASS is preferred
• Cybersecurity certifications likeCISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance), is required
• Experience assessing Cyber Risk for Operational Technology (OT) such as Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS), and Platform IT (PIT) systems
• Cybersecurity certifications likeCISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance) are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with eMASS is required.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, etc., and migrating customers/projects to the cloud
• Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment
• Experience working in cloud infrastructures
• Must have high proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite andpossess advanced skills and knowledge in programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience extracting, transforming, and structuring data to support both exploratory analytics and operational reporting
• Must have an understanding of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) and Hybrid cloud environments
• Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

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Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team

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Chenega MIOS web site -www.chenegamios.com

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