Risk Management Framework; A&A Junior Analyst

What You Will Do

The Junior RMF / Cybersecurity Analyst provides foundational support for federal cybersecurity compliance, A&A, and audit activities. This role supports documentation development, evidence collection, audit tracking, and operational RMF tasks while building expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks and processes.

• Assist with preparation of RMF documentation including SSPs, control matrices, and POA&Ms under senior guidance.
• Support audit evidence collection, organization, and tracking activities.
• Maintain action logs, audit trackers, and status reports.
• Participate in A&A and audit meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Support maintenance of compliance and evidence repositories.
• Assist with POA&M updates and remediation tracking activities.

• Travel Required:
  
  Up to 10%.
• Clearance Required:
  
  Ability to obtain Public Trust; candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.

• Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in cybersecurity, IT compliance, audit support, or risk management.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.
• Foundational experience in cybersecurity, IT compliance, audit support, or risk management.
• Basic understanding of NIST RMF or federal cybersecurity concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in structured, process driven environments.
• Willingness to learn and grow within federal cybersecurity programs.

• Coursework or training in cybersecurity, information assurance, or IT.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800 53 control families.
• Prior exposure to audits or compliance support activities.
• Entry level certification (Security+, ITIL, or similar).

$85,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.