Security Control Assessor

SkyePoint Decisions; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification incentive program

PTO

Floating federal holidays

Health savings accounts (HSAs) & FSAs

Dental & Vision plans

Life insurance

401k matched

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Security Control Assessor to support the Department of Education’s CPSS program in Washington, DC. This is a remote position contingent upon customer approval.

You will apply RMF to support SA/ATO activities, review SSPs and POA&Ms, and coordinate with system owners and ISSOs to ensure timely renewals. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of RMF/ATO experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years related experience.
• Experience with RMF and system authorization/ATO processes.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
• Experience reviewing SSPs, PIAs, RAs, POA&Ms, and ATO packages.
• Experience with continuous monitoring/ongoing authorization activities.
• Familiarity with CSAM or similar GRC tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizen and able to obtain High Risk Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support SA and OSA activities per RMF.
• Review security documentation and artifacts for ATO packages.
• Assist with development and maintenance of ATO packages.
• Review SSPs, PIAs, RAs, POA&Ms, and ATO packages.
• Support continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization activities.
• Track ATO and renewal dates with stakeholders.
• Maintain CSAM or other designated GRC documentation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for audit, compliance responses.
• Develop and maintain security authorization processes and documentation.

Skills

RMF experience

NIST SP 800-53

SA/ATO processes

CSAM / GRC tools

Documentation review

Communication skills

Independent / cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CSAM

Job description

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Security Control Assessor to join our team supporting the Department of Education’s (DoED) Federal Student Aid (FSA) Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CPSS) in Washington, DC.

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Support Security Authorization (SA) and Ongoing Security Authorization (OSA) activities in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Review security documentation and system artifacts for accuracy and completeness in support of Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of ATO packages prior to submission for approval.
• Review and provide input on security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Risk Assessments (RAs), contingency plans, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Support continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization activities, including reviewing security controls and assessment documentation.
• Track ATO and security authorization renewal dates and coordinate with System Owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders to support timely renewals.
• Review closed POA&Ms for completeness and compliance.
• Maintain assessment and audit documentation within Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) or other designated GRC tools.
• Assist with audit, compliance, and data-call responses by coordinating with appropriate stakeholders.
• Support the development and maintenance of security authorization processes, procedures, and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and 3-5 years related experience.
• Industry professional certification.
• Experience supporting the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization/ATO processes.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience reviewing or developing security documentation such as SSPs, PIAs, Risk Assessments, POA&Ms, and ATO packages.
• Experience supporting continuous monitoring or ongoing authorization activities.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity GRC tools such as CSAM or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain High Risk Public Trust Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Compensation:

Salary Range: TBD

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

What We Can Offer You:

At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.

Great Benefits:

Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched.

Certificate Incentive Program:

To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.

Flexible Work Environment

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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