Cyber Systems Analyst: ISSO-DOD RMF

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA’s Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, OSD, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defense Force.  Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients’ challenges.

Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients’ success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.

The Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) focus is to provide engineering, technical and programmatic support to the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors (PEO IWS 2.0) Directorate. Efforts include overarching program management, test and evaluation, systems engineering, operations analysis, systems integration, international, cyber security, IT network and programmatic support for over 25 PEO IWS 2.0 advanced radar, phased array radar, electronic warfare, electro-optic, advanced off-board electronic warfare/decoy and directed energy programs.

SPA is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Analyst for immediate employment in our downtown Washington, D.C. office that is located at 20 M Street, SE. Hybrid work environment is expected with at least 2-3 days in the office to support classified tasking. 

You will serve as one of the lead RMF package analysts who ensures that the highest quality products and services are delivered to the Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors and Lasers Directorate's (PEO IWS 2.0) Information Systems Security Manager. You will be responsible for the Authorization and Assessment (A&A) review process for over 25 new and existing above water sensor and laser systems ensuring that RMF cybersecurity requirements are satisfied in accordance with applicable DOD, NIST, Department of the Navy (DON), and NAVSEA series instructions. You will be expected to perform RMF package assessments using the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) files. You will have the opportunity to learn various components of System Security Engineering, including in-depth aspects of acquisitions and program protection. You will also advise the ISSM and other program stakeholders regarding A&A cybersecurity matters to include change control, Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM), EXORD’s, FRAGO’s, DoD and DoN policies.

In addition to demonstrating strong RMF competencies, we look for traits such as: How do you solve problems when you’re stuck? Do you look for creative ways to find solutions? Do you seek out references and teach yourself how to do something new? Do you collaborate with your colleagues? If you take initiatives like these, you would fit in well with our high performing team.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Washington, DC Pay Transparency Range:  $130,000 – $160,000.

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of Navy experience providing information assurance, engineering, or operational support, including supporting information operations, cyber operations, system administration, and systems security
• 1+ year of experience evaluating the cyber compliance of a system against current Risk Managed Framework (RMF) and DoD Cybersecurity policies
• Active DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to maintain one

Desired

• Experience working in an acquisition program office environment, with documentation, protocols, formats, and deadlines
• Systems engineering background and experience with hardware/software integration
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) III or IAT III Certification
• Fully Qualified Navy Validator (FQNV)