Risk Management Framework (RMF) Lead

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Risk Management Framework (RMF) Lead to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

 

Responsibilities

• Guide enterprise RMF implementation: develop RMF plans, concepts of operations, authorization strategies, and organization‑wide risk management approaches.
• Coordinate selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring of security controls across system lifecycles and integrate RMF activities with eMASS workflows.
• Lead and conduct RMF assessments and authorization activities with Government leads; prepare quarterly RMF status updates and assessment reports.
• Advise leadership on risk tolerance, residual risk, mitigation options, and authorization decisions; translate RMF findings into actionable remediation roadmaps and POA&Ms.
• Align RMF documentation with cybersecurity artifacts (SSP, SAR, SCA evidence) to present a coherent enterprise risk picture and support accreditation.
• Establish RMF governance processes, control validation practices, evidence collection standards, and automation opportunities to improve repeatability and audit readiness.
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (engineering, ISSM/ISSO, CIRT, ops, acquisition) to validate controls, verify mitigations, and close authorization actions.
• Produce decision‑grade briefings, RMF metrics/dashboards, and executive summaries for program and senior leadership.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR
  • Relevant DoD/military training (examples: 4C‑FA26A; M09CHN1; A‑531‑0009; Information Systems Security Manager (Advanced) Playlist); OR
  • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CISM; CISSP; CISSP‑ISSMP; FITSP‑M; GCIA; GCIH; GICSP; GSLC).

• Required experience and skills:

  • Cybersecurity, RMF, or systems authorization experience with experience leading RMF/ATO efforts in DoD or large enterprise environments.
  • Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53/800‑37, RMF control families, eMASS workflows, evidence collection, and POA&M management.
  • Proven ability to lead assessments, adjudicate control findings, produce SSP/SAR artifacts, and brief senior leadership on authorization decisions and risk posture.
  • Strong stakeholder coordination skills to drive remediation, validate mitigations, and integrate RMF into development and operations lifecycles.
  • Experience implementing RMF automation, dashboards, and process improvements to increase audit readiness and reduce authorization timeframes.

• Desired:

  • Prior DoD/ARNG RMF lead or ISSM/ISSO leadership experience.
  • Familiarity with cloud authorization patterns, continuous monitoring tooling, and integrating RMF into DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Advanced certifications (CISM, CISSP, GICSP) and experience with enterprise accreditation programs.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $86,000 - $138,000