Information Assurance Analyst, SME (Team Lead) P57

Information Assurance Analyst, SME (Team Lead)

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

FEDITC seeks an Information Assurance (IA) Team Lead to work in Indianapolis, IN area to direct cybersecurity compliance and RMF accreditation operations for the DFAS Common Computing Environment (CCE). This position provides subject matter expertise in Assessment & Authorization (A&A), FISMA compliance, and audit support ensuring the CCE maintains continuous Authority to Operate (ATO).

An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and a United States Citizenship is required to be considered for this position. On-site presence required at designated location.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise Information Assurance staff delivering RMF compliance and accreditation support for the DFAS CCE
• Direct Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities under DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) using eMASS
• Manage FISMA compliance including annual control testing, documentation, and reporting
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of all RMF artifacts including Security Plans, Control Validations, POA&Ms, and Acceptance of Risk documentation
• Coordinate support for FISCAM audits, DFAS internal audits, and SSAE attestations
• Ensure ATO/ATC packages remain current and compliant for all CCE mission systems (cloud and on-premises)
• Direct continuous monitoring activities including vulnerability scan review, patch management compliance, and IAVA tracking
• Lead POA&M management, root cause analysis, and remediation coordination
• Coordinate with DFAS CIO validator and ISSM on all RMF actions and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain IA documentation including policies, procedures, and audit evidence
• Ensure 100% RMF certification maintenance and 95%+ FISCAM control pass rates

Qualifications

Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of information assurance experience in DoD or Federal environments with increasing responsibility
• Expert knowledge of DoD RMF (DoDI 8510.01), NIST SP 800-37, and NIST SP 800-53 security controls
• Demonstrated experience managing A&A packages in eMASS
• Experience supporting FISMA compliance programs and federal cybersecurity audits (FISCAM, SSAE)
• Strong knowledge of continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and POA&M processes
• Experience with security control assessments and validation methodologies
• Understanding of DoD IT security policies, DISA STIGs, and compliance frameworks
• Experience coordinating with Authorizing Officials, ISSMs, and security validators
• Proven ability to lead compliance teams and manage multiple concurrent authorization packages
• Ability to support COOP exercises and emergency operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAP, CASP+, or equivalent RMF certification
• Experience with FISCAM audit support and IT general controls testing
• Xacta, Archer, or similar GRC platform experience
• Experience with classified system (JWICS) accreditation
• DFAS or DoD financial system RMF/IA experience
• Experience achieving two-year or extended ATO packages

Education:

• BA/BS Degree

Certifications:

• 722 ISSM Advanced certifications (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)
• Computing Environment (CE) certification required for privileged access roles
• Must obtain and maintain all mandatory DoD 8140 certifications

Clearance:

• Active Top Secret/ SCI clearance is required.
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC'S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.