Mid-Level RMF Controls, ConMon Analyst

Execute ongoing-authorization control evaluations on a rotating quarterly cycle, documenting results, dispositioning each control as satisfied or other-than-satisfied, and injecting findings into the POA&M process. Develop and maintain system-level Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Plans providing ongoing visibility into each system’s security posture. Populate and continuously maintain the enterprise Risk Management Register, logging all identified system-level risks with severity, status, and mitigation plans, and preparing the monthly register deliverable. Manage and track POA&M to timely remediation, enforcing linkage of every weakness to a control, aging findings against remediation clocks, and maintaining milestones, owners, and evidence. Support the risk mitigation waiver lifecycle, including standardized intake, documented risk determination and approval authority, maintenance of the Risk Mitigation Waiver Register, annual reassessment of active waivers, escalation of expirations, and recommendations to terminate, modify, or renew based on current risk posture. Coordinate and document annual Contingency Plan and Incident Response Plan tests, including test reports with results, lessons learned, and corrective actions. Verify artifact freshness across the authorization portfolio and flag stale evidence for refresh before it becomes an audit finding. Provide enhanced oversight for High Value Assets, including prioritized monitoring and reporting. Prepare continuous monitoring inputs for weekly executive dashboards, the monthly cybersecurity risk profile, and quarterly and annual FISMA reporting. Support internal and external assessments and audits, including artifact collection, interview support, and corrective-action tracking for OIG, GAO, and departmental reviews. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience as allowed by company and contract policy. Four or more years of experience in federal RMF operations, continuous monitoring, or security control assessment under NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-53A. Demonstrated experience managing POA&M at portfolio scale, including aging analysis, milestone tracking, evidence management, and closure validation. Experience conducting or supporting control assessments using interview, examine, and test methods, and documenting defensible results. Working knowledge of risk registers, risk-acceptance and waiver processes, and NIST SP 800-30 risk assessment methodology. Experience with enterprise GRC platforms such as JCAM, CSAM, eMASS, or Xacta. Strong analytical writing skills, including the ability to summarize technical risk for executive audiences. Ability to meet federal background investigation requirements. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in federal Risk Management Framework (RMF) operations, continuous monitoring, and security control assessments, with a strong focus on managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and risk registers. Proficient in analytical writing for executive reporting and maintaining compliance with NIST standards. Tools & Technologies JCAM CSAM

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