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RMF Analyst/Specialist

Remote:

Full Remote

Salary:

96 - 96K yearly

Work from:

District of Columbia (USA), Massachusetts (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Active Top Secret security clearance or eligible, Deep understanding of RMF and NIST frameworks, Excellence in security control implementation, Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Key responsabilities:

Guide systems through RMF process
Develop and maintain security documentation

Skyward Federal

11 - 50 Employees

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Job description

Your Impact:

Our RMF Analyst/Specialist will enable Skyward Federal's mission by implementing, documenting, and maintaining rigorous cybersecurity frameworks that protect sensitive multi-domain solutions. Your expertise ensures our systems meet the highest security standards and maintain continuous authorization to operate across a spectrum of connected and air-gapped secure environments.

Priorities/Areas of Focus:

RMF Implementation - Drive systems through Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process
Security Controls Management - Implement security controls, validate compliance status, and document results in reporting systems (eMASS, Xacta, Excel, etc.)
Documentation & Reporting - Maintain comprehensive cybersecurity documentation
Compliance Strategy - Support CMMC certification and additional compliance efforts

Primary Responsibilities:

Guide systems through RMF process from categorization through continuous monitoring
Develop and maintain security documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs, and other Body of Evidence (BoE) artifacts
Implement and assess NIST 800-53 security controls
Support preparation and execution of CMMC certification
Conduct security control assessments and maintain evidence of compliance
Coordinate with security assessors and authorizing officials
Partner with development teams to integrate security requirements
Track and remediate security findings and vulnerabilities

Core Competencies:

Deep understanding of RMF process and NIST frameworks
Excellence in security control implementation and assessment
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Ability to translate requirements into actionable controls
Experience with security assessment and authorization
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Clear communication of complex security concepts
Experience with classified system authorizations
Familiarity with CMMC requirements
Background in DevSecOps environments
Understanding of cloud security controls
Active Top Secret security clearance or eligible

Potential Development Path:

RMF Analyst > Sr RMF Analyst > Info Sys Manager > Sr Info Sys Manager > CISO

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted Compensation: 90-110K base salary
10% 401k match, 100% immediately vested
100% employer-paid health, dental & vision coverage
100% employer-paid short and long term disability benefits
100% employer-paid life insurance policy
20 days of flexible paid time off
11 federal holidays and 2+ Skyward holidays
Unlimited sick & bereavement leave events
Company issued laptop, mobile phone and expense card
$5,000 per year tax-exempt educational reimbursement
$250 office set-up stipend
$50 monthly internet stipend
$50 monthly coffee budget ☕
Additional discretionary benefits throughout the year

About Skyward Federal

Skyward Federal solves ultra-sensitive multi-domain challenges that others can't, primarily supporting national defense. Our mission is to enable those who protect us. We challenge the status quo and ensure our solutions have a meaningful and lasting impact to our clients' missions. We have a flexible, collaborative start-up environment, fostering innovation and teamwork. We prioritize the development of our people, knowing that our success is driven by their talent and dedication.