RMF A&A Analyst SME

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared RMF A&A Analyst – SME to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina .

Responsibilities:

As a RMF A&A Analyst – SME you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• Provides authoritative leadership in RMF and A&A and recognized as a domain expert.
• Shapes enterprise RMF strategy and ensures alignment with Section C.5.4.1 deliverables.
• Directs enterprise wide RMF lifecycle management and accreditation processes.
• Provides expertise in risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversees enterprise-wide audits and corrective actions.
• Shapes security documentation standards and compliance verification methods.
• Provides authoritative guidance in compliance with Federal laws, DoD mandates, and DISA STIGs.
• Forecasts cyber threat impacts and contributes to contract reviews.
• Provides training in RMF frameworks, accreditation processes, and compliance standards.
• Ensures traceability, auditability, and compliance across all RMF operations.
• Conducts organizational studies, work simplification, and measurement studies.
• Prepares operations and procedures manuals to assist management in effective operations.
• Safeguard sensitive and critical information systems
• Proactively research and mitigate new and evolving technological threats
• Research and stay current on newly released threat prevention strategies from vendors and research orgs (CISA, NIST, MITRE, SANS, ISACA)
• Support and assist official Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA), IG, and other official audits, inspections, and investigations
• Perform National Security System (NSS) registration IAW SP 800-59
• Develop Defense IT Portfolio Registration, PPSM registrations, and all external system and process registrations required for ATO award and sustainability
• Develop, establish , and maintain Type-Accreditation ATO package with control inheritance relationships with program type packages
• Establish ATC packages where needed between packages in potentially separate AOs and branches
• Develop and enforce Continuous Monitoring plan and program IAW NIST 800-137
• Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: RMF compliance management platforms ( Xacta , eMASS , Archer GRC); security control assessment tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS); vulnerability scanning and remediation dashboards; STIG Viewer and DISA STIG automation utilities; SCAP compliance scanners; POA&M tracking systems; continuous monitoring dashboards (Splunk, Elastic, ArcSight); audit trail and evidence repositories; configuration management databases with version control; encryption and key management utilities (TACLANE, PKI certificate management); incident response and ticketing systems integrated with RMF workflows; risk scoring and prioritization engines; documentation templates for System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.

Qualifications

Require d qualifications :

• Previous experience as a RMF A&A Analyst or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l ;
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience with a BS/BA or 10years’ experience with a MS/MA or 7years’ experience with a PhD . or 16 years' with HS Diploma/equivalent or 14 years' with AS/AA Degree
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship is required
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 531; Element: CS; Work Role: Cyber Defense Incident Responder; Proficiency Level: Advanced

Des i red Qualifications:

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment:

• Location:  Pope Army Airfield, NC
• On-site expectations : Full -time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking
• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.