Job Description Everforth ECS is seeking an
Assessment Lead to work in our
Portland, OR office.
Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. The Assessment Lead is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing structured assessments to evaluate the organization's security, risk, compliance, or operational posture. This role provides technical leadership, quality control, and stakeholder coordination across assessment activities, ensuring findings are accurate , defensible, and actionable.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, deep subject-matter expertise , and leadership ability to guide assessment teams and communicate results clearly to technical and executive audiences.
Key Responsibilities Assessment Leadership & Planning - Lead end-to-end assessment efforts, including scoping, methodology selection , scheduling, and execution.
- Define assessment objectives , success criteria, and deliverables.
- Ensure assessments align with organizational risk priorities, regulatory requirements, and business goals.
Execution & Quality Assurance - Oversee technical and procedural assessments, including security controls, policies, architecture, and operational processes.
- Review assessment evidence, methodologies, and findings for accuracy and consistency.
- Ensure assessments follow approved frameworks, standards, and best practices.
Analysis & Reporting - Analyze assessment results to identify risks, gaps, strengths, and trends.
- Validate findings and risk ratings using recognized risk or compliance frameworks.
- Produce high-quality assessment reports, including executive summaries and detailed findings.
- Ensure recommendations are practical, prioritized, and aligned to risk tolerance.
Stakeholder Engagement - Act as the primary point of contact for assessment stakeholders.
- Brief leadership and senior stakeholders on assessment status, risks, and outcomes.
- Translate technical findings into clear business and risk language.
Team Leadership & Mentorship - Lead and mentor assessment team members and contributors.
- Assign tasks, review work products, and ensure timely delivery.
- Support standardization and continuous improvement of assessment processes.
Continuous Improvement & Governance - Maintain and improve assessment methodologies, templates, and tooling.
- Track remediation progress and support follow-up or reassessment activities.
- Contribute to organizational governance, risk management, and audit-readiness efforts.
Required Skills - 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, or technical assessment roles.
- Proven experience leading formal assessments or audits.
- Strong understanding of assessment frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO, CIS, SOC, and industry best practices.
- Experience evaluating policies, technical controls, and operational processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Skills - Experience leading cybersecurity, risk, or compliance assessment programs.
- Familiarity with regulated environments such as government, finance, healthcare, or critical infrastructure.
- Security or risk certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, GIAC, or equivalent.
- Experience briefing executives or senior leadership.
- Project or program management experience.
ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
Everforth ECS is the federal segment of
Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
- Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
- Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS! 
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