SCAR Task Lead: DoD RMF & Security Controls

Electrosoft; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft Services, LLC is seeking a Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) Task Lead to oversee DoD RMF activities, eMASS, and A0 approvals at Scott Air Force Base, IL. You will manage a team delivering RMF artifacts, risk assessments, and documentation for 40+ Programs of Record, ensuring government compliance and effective communication with the AO.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance, 6+ years of relevant experience, and a graduate degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Must have a current 8140 Cyber Security compliant certification: CCISO, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, GSLC or GSNA.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Masters or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Software Engineering.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Thorough understanding and experience with DoD RMF tool eMASS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior DoD and non-DoD officials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD mission.
• Experience with PPSM is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day work for contract deliverables.
• Lead effort to assess and provide to Government a list of recommended enterprise security controls/enhancements for mission assurance.
• Oversee SME support for RMF activities within eMASS or other designated tools.
• Act as primary link between team members, project managers, and the customer, ensuring schedule and budget adherence.
• Provide oversight and risk analysis recommendations to the SCA.
• Triage authorization, POA&M, and risk acceptance requests using RMF artifacts.
• Identify non-compliant submissions and document in PRR for Government approval.
• Validate that SCARs review security artifacts and assess adequacy of controls.
• Manage IV&V role within eMASS on NIPRNet/SIPRNet and provide feedback on non-compliant controls.
• Compile Authorization Official packages with risk assessments and required artifacts for AO approval.
• Review RMF packages for signature by approved authorities.
• Manage eMASS user accounts per Government direction.
• Track status of checklists and packages from submission to approval/disapproval.
• Monitor team metrics to ensure performance standards.
• Lead team meetings to ensure coverage of daily/weekly operations.
• Coordinate RMF package timelines within SCARs to address questions posed by SCA.
• Report metrics to PM as required.

Skills

Cybersecurity

RMF

Communication

Leadership

DoD clearance

Education

Masters or higher in Computer Science/Cybersecurity/Information Systems/IT/Software Engineering

Tools

eMASS

RMF

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is seeking a Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) Task Lead to oversee DoD RMF activities, eMASS, and A0 approvals at Scott Air Force Base, IL. You will manage a team delivering RMF artifacts, risk assessments, and documentation for 40+ Programs of Record, ensuring government compliance and effective communication with the AO.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance, 6+ years of relevant experience, and a graduate degree in a related field.