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ECS · 11 hours ago

Continuous Monitoring / Ongoing Authorization Support Analyst

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, and they are seeking a Continuous Monitoring / Ongoing Authorization Support Analyst. The role involves liaising with support teams, facilitating meetings for FISMA systems, and ensuring compliance with ongoing authorization tasks.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Liaise with AODR Support and System Owners whose systems are in RMF Step 6 to ensure that both logistical and technical queries on all CONMON/OA tasks are tracked and answered from intake to completion

Facilitate monthly CONMON/OA meetings for all 450 FISMA systems that are candidates for ongoing authorization (OA)

Track all monthly CONMON/OA artifacts (for example, reports, checklists, requirements, and meeting minutes) to ensure that they are current and satisfy OA base requirements

Liaise with Common Controls, System Owner Support, and the Technical Review Team to ensure that any potential gaps between their activities and AODR Support are addressed quickly and accurately

Provides comprehensive customer service and maintain a collaborative rapport with client cyber and business entities and senior managers, employees, and other internal and external contacts in support of CONMON/OA cyber security compliance deliverables and mission support work

Provide accurate and concise oral and written responses to inquiries and respond to concerns with initiative and decisiveness and take appropriate steps to resolve any issue as directed/authorized

Participate in Daily, Weekly, and Monthly CONMON/OA status meetings with key Government personnel, at times on short notice, to ensure stakeholders are informed of program status and progress on various cyber initiatives. Provide an opportunity to set priorities, identify opportunities or concerns, and coordinate resolution of identified problems

Develop program level security documentation, audit liaison activities, and compliance oversight activities to strengthen the security program and promote compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Document CONMON/OA repeatable processes and requirements in support of the Department’s CONMON/OA program

Support the performance of independent security and privacy control assessments in support of Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A)

Support the management and implementation of ongoing authorization and continuous monitoring solutions to increase the visibility and transparency of network activity

Qualification

NIST 800-series knowledgeRisk Management FrameworkBusiness Analyst experienceProcess modeling toolsData analysis toolsProject management methodologiesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Typically 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects

Knowledge of NIST 800-series special publications, especially 800-53 and 800-37, current binding operational directives, and FISMA

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify the root causes of issues and develop effective solutions

Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Experience with process modeling tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio) and data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel)

Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and experience applying them to real-world projects

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to changing needs

Active Secret clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in a related field

Experience with specific business intelligence or data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau)

Company

ECS

Glassdoor3.6

ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees