Identity Management Consultant

Job Description

Location: Mark Center, Alexandria, VA (Preferred),

will consider nearby Hybrid candidates or remote from DC Area

FTE

Clearance requirement: Active Secret clearance required

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support federal identity management initiatives within the Department of Defense (DoD). The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), DoD policies, federal interoperability, and compliance with HSPD-12 and NIST standards.

This role will provide subject matter expertise in ICAM strategy, policy implementation, federal interoperability, and coordination of DoD policy packages with senior leadership offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) initiatives across DoD environments.
• Support the implementation and application of HSPD-12 requirements and federal identity management policies.
• Apply NIST standards and guidelines related to identity management, authentication, credentialing, and access control.
• Support federal interoperability initiatives, including coordination with other federal agencies, preferably the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
• Coordinate DoD ICAM policies, documentation, and policy packages with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (P&R) Front Office and DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO).
• Provide technical and policy guidance to stakeholders on ICAM architecture, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Support alignment of DoD ICAM initiatives with applicable federal standards, policies, and interoperability requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain, including at least 5 years of DoD experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience applying HSPD-12 requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying NIST standards related to Identity, Credential, and Access Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Federal Interoperability initiatives, preferably involving the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated expertise in DoD policy development, review, and package coordination with the P&R Front Office and DoD CIO.
• Strong understanding of federal and DoD identity management policies, standards, and governance frameworks.