Program Analyst - Remote/Nationwide

This is a remote based position. Applicants can be located nationwide. Program Analyst #2631 United States About You You are a person who is passionate about advancing security and compliance objectives by coordinating activities that maintain system authorizations, governance documentation, and ongoing risk management efforts. You have experience in managing key processes supporting Authorizations to Operate (ATOs), audit readiness, and control effectiveness reporting across systems operating under federal, healthcare, or commercial frameworks. You are familiar with working alongside federal agencies or Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs). About The Position Plan, manage, and track system Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, including documentation, control validation, and renewal cycles. Lead the planning and continuous improvement of the organization's role-based and event-driven security awareness programs. Coordinate and execute monthly phishing simulations and targeted campaigns to strengthen organizational security hygiene. Create, maintain and optimize ICs SharePoint sites, ensuring accurate information architecture, version control, accessibility. Coordinate security assessments and audits through engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including 3PAOs and federal partners. Maintain and update the organization's security policies, procedures, and system security documentation to stay aligned with current regulations and frameworks. Monitor, assess, and report on control effectiveness; develop dashboards and metrics to communicate overall compliance posture. Oversee submission and maintenance of continuous monitoring evidence for assigned systems. Support assessments against NIST-based requirements (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST CSF) and related programs such as FedRAMP, FISMA, or HIPAA. Translate technical and policy requirements into actionable plans, ensuring timely remediation and risk reduction. Contribute to the improvement of compliance workflows, leveraging GRC tools to automate and track activities. Serve as a liaison with IT, security operations, privacy, and business units to ensure cohesive governance and communication of audit results and policy updates. Minimum Requirements Eligibility for a NACLC DoD Security Clearance. Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or relevant field (or equivalent professional experience). 3–5 years of experience supporting cybersecurity, compliance, or audit programs within a federal agency, contractor, or 3PAO environment. Demonstrated project management ability, including scheduling, documentation control, and milestone tracking. Working knowledge of NIST frameworks and the ATO lifecycle. Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools such as Onspring, Archer, or ServiceNow. Strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex compliance information for a broad audience. Preferred Requirements Experience managing system security plans (SSPs), risk assessment reports (RARs), and plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms). Exposure to FedRAMP, FISMA, or DoD RMF assessment requirements. CAP, PMP, or comparable certification in security or project management preferred. Security Requirements U.S. Citizenship or naturalized citizenship is required for this position. All work must be completed in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii. Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm CST Compensation Range $80,000–$85,000 annually Position Type Full Time About the Benefits Health Insurance Fully Paid Life Insurance Fully Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Professional Development and Tuition Assistance Program 401(k) Program with Employer Match #J-18808-Ljbffr