Navy Qualified Validator

Location: Port Hueneme, CA (On-site)

Clearance: Active Top Secret (T5/SSBI) Required

This position is contingent on contract award

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and commercial sectors. Our mission is to deliver exceptional management and technology solutions supporting the protection and preservation of the people and environment of the United States of America.

We are hiring Navy Qualified Validators to support an upcoming contract with the Department of the Navy onsite in Port Hueneme, CA. In this role, you will support the research, development, testing, and evaluation of new and emerging technologies to meet mission requirements, including solutions such as cloud services and Big Data analytics based on business case analysis. You will also support the command's computing environment by maintaining servers, networks, applications, and databases, and by performing OS upgrades and security patches to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and operational availability for both unclassified and classified systems (up to Secret) and the Secure Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET).

Key Responsibilities

• Assess Navy information systems against DoD and DON RMF requirements, evaluating technical, operational, and management controls for cybersecurity compliance.
• Review and validate RMF documentation and artifacts (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, Contingency Plans, scan reports) to ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Perform independent validation of accreditation packages (e.g., ATO/IATO), clearly articulating risks, residual risk, and recommended mitigations to stakeholders.
• Use tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, and VRAM to validate control implementation, document findings, and track remediation progress.
• Analyze vulnerability and configuration scan outputs to identify gaps, prioritize remediation, and support secure baselining of systems in classified and unclassified environments.
• Partner with ISSMs, ISSOs, system owners, and engineering teams to interpret RMF requirements, advise on secure architectures, and support continuous monitoring activities.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in an Information Assurance (IA) or Assessment and Authorization (A&A) related field
• 3 years of experience with RDT&E and Business IT systems and the phases of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) / Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
• Working knowledge of C&A/RMF subject areas with familiarity with Navy IT sites, systems, and infrastructure, and experience applying Navy C&A/RMF guidance to Navy authorization efforts
• Experience developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSP), Contingency Plans, Privacy Impact Assessments, Certification Reports, Accreditation Reports, POA&Ms, and related cybersecurity documentation
• Active Navy SCA Navy Qualified Validator appointment, with demonstrated knowledge of the RMF process and working experience with tools such as eMASS, eMASSter, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), VRAM, and Visio
• Bachelor’s degree in  Computer Science
• Meets DoD 8570/8140 requirements for:
• IAT Level III (e.g., CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP/Associate, GCED, GCIH, or equivalent)
• IAM Level II (e.g., CAP/CGRC, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP/Associate, GSLC, or equivalent)
• Active T5 (Top Secret) clearance with eligibility for access to classified information; must be able to maintain clearance as a condition of employment

Benefits

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.

RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $123,000 to $183,000 (annually).