IT Security controls Assessments Lead

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Position Title
: IT State Lead
- Security Controls Assessments

Location
:
Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid / Remote)

Active IRS MBI Clearance is Preferred

Project/Department Overview
:

The job is working within the Safeguards Program of the IRS. The IRS Safeguards program is the agency's oversight framework that ensures any federal, state, or local organization receiving Federal Tax Information (FTI) keeps it confidential and protected. Its mission is to maintain taxpayer trust by verifying that external agencies comply with Internal Revenue Code §6103(p)(4) requirements, identifying risks of loss, breach, or misuse, and enforcing strict security controls outlined in IRS Publication 1075.

The program conducts reviews, requires annual Safeguard Security Reports, and provides guidance to help agencies implement proper policies, technical controls, and operational procedures to secure IRS data.

• Role and Responsibilities: We are seeking experienced and dynamic individuals to join our team as State Lead for Security
• Controls Assessments. As a State Lead, you will play a vital role in leading a team of Security Controls
• Assessors, ensuring the successful execution of assessments, meeting deliverables, and providing
• exceptional client and customer support. Your expertise in security assessments, combined with your
• in‑depth knowledge of federal regulations and standards, will drive the team's success in performing
• assessments using NIST guidance and compliance with FISMA.
• Required Skills: Possess a minimum of 7 years of hands‑on experience in performing security assessments and audits, encompassing both technical and documentation aspects, on information systems.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge in federal security test and evaluations, vulnerability scanning and remediation, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, system change management, contingency plan creation and maintenance, interconnection security agreements, MOUs, MOAs, interface connection documents, IT security engineering life cycle and release management, and certification and accreditation (C&A) / security assessment and authorization (SA&A).
• Possess expert‑level knowledge of FISMA regulations and standards.

• Expert knowledge in: FISMA
• NIST frameworks, especially 800‑53
• Core
  
  Experience:
  
  A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a supervisory or management capacity with
• responsibilities for management of subordinates and personnel issues and direction, in addition to
• relevant experience with responsibility for financial management, tracking and fiscal oversight of
• program funding.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in program management related to cybersecurity government work.
• Working knowledge of the IRS organizations, including their infrastructure, responsibilities, programs,
• and initiatives is preferred.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's level degree or higher in any technical, business, or management discipline from an accredited college or university.
• IT Certification(s)/License(s): A minimum of one of the following: CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+, CE, HCISPP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CCISO

The expected compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 annually. Compensation is determined in good faith and may vary based on job‑related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, clearance level, labor category alignment, contract requirements, work location, internal equity, and business needs.

The posted range reflects the Sky's reasonable estimate at the time of…