Job Description

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is seeking an IA Analyst to support our Navy customer with their Risk Management Framework (RMF) program. Candidate must have an active Secret clearance.

Established in 2002, The Marlin Alliance, Inc. – a woman-owned small business – provides business transformation consulting, professional services, and technical support to government, military, healthcare, telecommunications, and utility industry clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical support and expertise to the Package Submitting Office (PSO) for the assessment of compliance of information systems with DoD and Navy RMF standards (review, verify and validate required DoD RMF documentation and artifacts in accordance with:

  • DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework for DOD IT
  • OPNAV 5239.1D U. S. Navy Cybersecurity Program
  • Navy RMF Process Guide (RPG)

• Analyze and process artifacts to obtain and or maintain the system’s Authority to Operate (ATO)

• Validate Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages in accordance with appropriate DoD policies and procedures

• Support PSO in conducting RMF Checkpoint and Collaboration activities

• Support PSO in managing RMF High Risk Escalation (HRE), Conditional Authorization Request (CAR), Authorization Condition Follow-up (ACF), Boundary Change Request (BCR), and RMF Bridge Conversion (RBC) activities

• Perform RMF and FISMA data collection, analysis, reporting, and metrics generation

• Perform Enterprise Mission Assurance Support System (eMASS) User Account Administration

• Create, monitor, and resolve Atlassian JIRA issue tickets

• Prepare and route correspondence for Flag Officer/Senior Executive Service signature

• Provide RMF PSO customer service support to NAVWAR Enterprise, and Navy Authorizing Official (NAO) and other external customers

• Develop and report on Cybersecurity/RMF metrics

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related scientific or technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
• 2+ years of direct experience in DoD Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, and Risk Management Framework
• Proficient at paying attention with respect to processes and policies as laid out by the Navy
• Experience using Navy DIACAP and RMF related tools (eMASS, DITPR-DON, DADMS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum of an active DoD SECRET security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supporting the transition from DIACAP to RMF
• Knowledge and expertise of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF Special Publications
• Project management experience

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
• Occasional lifting, up to 20 pounds.
• A constant state of mental alertness.
• Frequent work under deadlines.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities