ISSO​/RMF Lead​/Project Manager

The ISSO / RMF Lead manages security compliance, authorization support, control assessment coordination, and ongoing RMF activities for systems operating in a federal environment. This role leads preparation and maintenance of authorization artifacts and coordinates stakeholders across security, engineering, and operational teams.

• Lead RMF lifecycle activities, including control implementation support, assessment preparation, artifact development, and authorization coordination.
• Manage development and maintenance of SSPs, POA&Ms, security documentation, and related compliance records.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, architects, and analysts to address control gaps and assessment findings.
• Support security impact analyses, change reviews, privacy/security coordination, and annual assessment activities.
• Track compliance status, remediation timelines, and outstanding authorization actions.
• Provide security compliance briefings, documentation reviews, and audit support.
• Mentor junior RMF and ISSO personnel and standardize documentation quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, information systems, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in RMF, information assurance, or federal system security support.
• Minimum 3 years leading authorization or compliance activities.
• Strong knowledge of NIST-based controls, SSPs, POA&Ms, A&A/ATO processes, and security compliance documentation.
• Experience coordinating with federal stakeholders in regulated environments.

• CAP, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
• PMP preferred for management-focused performance

• Ability to obtain and maintain required federal suitability/public trust clearance.