Continuous Monitoring / Ongoing Authorization Analyst

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Continuous Monitoring / Ongoing Authorization Analyst to work in our Washington, DC office.

• Liaise with AODR Support and System Owners whose systems are in RMF Step 6 to ensure that both logistical and technical queries on all CONMON/OA tasks are tracked and answered from intake to completion.
• Facilitate monthly CONMON/OA meetings for all 450 FISMA systems that are candidates for ongoing authorization (OA).
• Track all monthly CONMON/OA artifacts (for example, reports, checklists, requirements, and meeting minutes) to ensure that they are current and satisfy OA base requirements.
• Liaise with Common Controls, System Owner Support, and the Technical Review Team to ensure that any potential gaps between their activities and AODR Support are addressed quickly and accurately.

• Provides comprehensive customer service and maintain a collaborative rapport with client cyber and business entities and senior managers, employees, and other internal and external contacts in support of CONMON/OA cyber security compliance deliverables and mission support work.
• Provide accurate and concise oral and written responses to inquiries and respond to concerns with initiative and decisiveness and take appropriate steps to resolve any issue as directed/authorized.
• Participate in Daily, Weekly, and Monthly CONMON/OA status meetings with key Government personnel, at times on short notice, to ensure stakeholders are informed of program status and progress on various cyber initiatives. Provide an opportunity to set priorities, identify opportunities or concerns, and coordinate resolution of identified problems.
• Develop program level security documentation, audit liaison activities, and compliance oversight activities to strengthen the security program and promote compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Document CONMON/OA repeatable processes and requirements in support of the Department's CONMON/OA program.
• Support the performance of independent security and privacy control assessments in support of Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A).
• Support the management and implementation of ongoing authorization and continuous monitoring solutions to increase the visibility and transparency of network activity.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Typically 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-series special publications, especially 800-53 and 800-37, current binding operational directives, and FISMA.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify the root causes of issues and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with process modeling tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio) and data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel).
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and experience applying them to real-world projects.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to changing needs.
• Active Top Secret clearance

Desired Skills

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with specific business intelligence or data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau).

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ECS 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.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.