Tele-Consultants, Inc. (TCI) is seeking a Fully Qualified Navy Validator (FQNV) to join our team in Newport, RI. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide technical, analytical, administrative and operational support for engagement between the Science and Technology (S&T), Research & Development (R&D), and acquisition communities;
• Assist in performing the activities required within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to obtain the Authorization to Operate (ATO)
• Develop RMF accreditation packages using current accreditation methods;
• Serve as Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF) Validator responsible for performing a compliance review and analysis of cybersecurity requirements;
• Participate in the annual cybersecurity review;
• Participate in the reporting of electronic spillages, due to the inadvertent disclosure of classified information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), to the Team Submarine Assistant Security Manager (ASM);
• Provide direct expertise and assistance to the Information Assurance (IA) Manager, as requested, to ensure that cybersecurity is fully integrated;
• Ensure that all Contractor personnel performing cybersecurity function possess and sustain the certifications and credentials required of the Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF)/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF).
Required Skills: • Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and experience with Interim Authority To Test (IATT);
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Highly skilled in MS Office suite programs, including MS Word, MS Visio, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project;
• Must be able to operate independently, but also in a team environment and share information with others;
• Must show initiative and have the ability to work on multiple tasks with changing deadlines and priorities in and environment with frequent interruptions;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and flexibility are required; the ability to establish a solid working relationship with customers, technical staff, managers, and peers, and various Government and contractor personnel;
• Must be highly motivated and have excellent problem-solving skills. Education and Experience: • Required: o Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a technical or managerial related field;
o 3 or more years of experience with RDT&E and Business IT systems and the phases of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process;
o Qualification as a Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) as defined by DoD Instruction 8510.01 – Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT);
• Desired, but not required: o 5 or more years of experience with an Information Assurance (IA) or C&A related field;
o Familiarity with and understanding of Navy IT sites, systems and infrastructure;
o Experience working with Navy C&A efforts as a Navy Validator;
o Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to work closely with all levels of personnel involved in IT operations and technical aspects of systems. Secret to Top Secret/SCI required The primary location for performance of the work will be at Newport, RI with occasional travel required. We offer a competitive compensation commensurate with the technical and professional qualifications, a great benefits package, and an excellent work environment. As a federal government contractor, we participate in the e-Verify program. If you possess the qualifications for this position and you’re ready to join a team of professionals committed to supporting our DoD clients by providing the outstanding level of service they’ve come to expect from our team, we want to hear from you. Staffing for this position is contingent on receipt of funding. Tele-Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.