Senior RMF/SAA Lead: Security Controls Assessor

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. seeks a Senior Security Controls Assessor and Validator to support the United States Coast Guard in Alexandria, VA. The role focuses on evaluating, testing, and validating security controls using RMF while leading a team of assessors.

Responsibilities include security authorization reviews, accreditation package management, and ongoing authorization activities, with emphasis on privacy compliance and thorough SA&A documentation for federal systems.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Strong RMF and NIST SP 800-53 knowledge with SA&A experience.
• Experience researching, writing, and submitting complete A&A documentation packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior team members and coordinate resources to meet milestones.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.
• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews of federal systems.
• Manage and review Accreditation Packages and POA&M diagnostics.
• Support USCG system accreditation and ongoing authorization activities.

Skills

RMF expertise

Team leadership

Security controls evaluation

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

DoD 8750 IAT III certs (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP)

Tools

eMASS

Job description

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. seeks a Senior Security Controls Assessor and Validator to support the United States Coast Guard in Alexandria, VA. The role focuses on evaluating, testing, and validating security controls using RMF while leading a team of assessors.

Responsibilities include security authorization reviews, accreditation package management, and ongoing authorization activities, with emphasis on privacy compliance and thorough SA&A documentation for federal systems.