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Guidehouse · 11 hours ago

Cyber Risk Functional Lead

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$149K/yr - $248K/yr

6+ years exp

Guidehouse is a leading consulting firm specializing in Cyber Consulting. They are seeking a Cyber Risk Functional Lead to lead a team in delivering cybersecurity risk analysis and reporting for a large federal agency, conducting risk assessments, and providing actionable recommendations for risk remediation.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a team of up to 15 analysts in the delivery of detailed cybersecurity risk analysis and reporting project with a large federal agency

Prepare for cybersecurity risk assessments by performing detailed organizational research and analysis to determine potential business impacts

Conduct Tier 1 (organization) and Tier 2 (business/mission) level cybersecurity risk assessments in accordance with NIST Federal Information Processing Standards and Special Publications, OMB guidance, DHS Binding Operational Directives, and other regulatory authorities

Perform detailed quantitative and qualitative organizational research and analysis regarding cybersecurity risks (threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact)

Identify and develop detailed actionable recommendations for remediating cybersecurity risks in alignment with the organization’s defined risk tolerances and risk threshold

Gather threat and vulnerability information from internal and external information sharing forums and sources

Communicate cybersecurity risk assessment results through written narrative reports and executive-level presentations

Identify, coordinate, track remediation, and monitor risk exposures

Evaluate cybersecurity program effectiveness in identifying, managing, and reducing risk

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal analysts and engage external stakeholders to build awareness of cybersecurity risk assessment initiatives

Leverage AP writing style to write and communicate detailed reports to support leadership decision making

Provide cybersecurity related expertise for identifying key performance indicators for monitoring the performance of the Departments cybersecurity program

Perform detailed quantitative and qualitative organizational research and analysis regarding cybersecurity risks (threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact)

Identify and develop detailed actionable recommendations for remediating cybersecurity risks in alignment with the organization’s defined risk tolerances and risk threshold

Qualification

Cybersecurity risk assessmentNIST standards complianceQuantitative analysisReport writingCommunication skills

Required

An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of EIGHT (8) years of relevant experience, OR a Master's Degree with SIX (6) years of relevant experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in report writing

Preferred

Experience with NIST Federal Information Processing Standards and Special Publications, CIO FISMA Metrics, OMB guidance, and other regulatory authorities

Experience working for or with the Department of State

Demonstrated experience in the areas of external client-facing management and/or consulting for large firms

Demonstrated experience communicating highly technical subject matter to a non-technical audience

Ability to thrive in complex, challenging, and deadline-driven environments

Willingness to participate in proposal development and other business development activities